Octavia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Octavia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.223 N,4 0.258 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.170383
  • Longitude: -4.004300
Wreck Depth 19.22 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCTAVIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 34.62
Sonar Width 8.04
Shadow Height 4.17
Orientation 235
Tonnage 173
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1937
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2022

Surveying Details

31.1.90 SUNK IN POSN 12M SE OF MAUGHOLD HEAD, ISLE OF MAN, OR IN 541030N, 042000W APPROX. (A CORKHILL, 21.1.90). HH100/351/07 19.5.93 WK OF OCTAVIA EXAM'D 3.5.93 IN 541012N, 040014W BY DIVER. LIES WITH BOWS TO WEST & STERN TO EAST. HULL INTACT, LISTING TO STARBOARD, WITH SMALL SPLIT FROM DECK TO BELOW WATERLINE ON STARBOARD SIDE. ABOVE DECKS SHOWING SIGNS OF COLLAPSE. STANDS 6.5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. BELL RECOVERED. (K HURLEY, 7.5.93). INS AS WK 15.5MTRS. - NM 1929/93. HH090/728/01 24.9.97 EXAM'D 16.6.97 IN 541009.1N, 040015.5W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.2, FOUL 17.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTR. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 056/236 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 728). BR STD. HH100/351/15 23.11.99 LOCATED IN 5410.216N, 0400.268W [WGD] USING DGPS. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 20.11.99). NCA. SEP 2022/000162611 01.06.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 01.06.20 IN 5410.223N, 0400.258W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.22MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 34.62MTRS, WIDTH 8.04MTRS, HT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 301 DEGS. (CROGGS LTD SURVEY, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMENDED DW 19.2M IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH S TRAWLER GEORGE CARESINS. BUILT IN 1906. OWNED AT TIME LOSS BY R HUDSON, PRESTON.

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSING, BOW W, LISTING TO STBD

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FAQ

Where is the OCTAVIA wreck located?

The OCTAVIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.223 N,4 0.258 W.

How deep is the OCTAVIA and where exactly is it located?

The OCTAVIA lies at a depth of about 19.22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.223 N,4 0.258 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCTAVIA?

The seabed around the OCTAVIA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the OCTAVIA sink?

The OCTAVIA sank on Feb 13, 1937.

When was the wreck of the OCTAVIA discovered?

The wreck of the OCTAVIA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the OCTAVIA belong to?

The OCTAVIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OCTAVIA?

The OCTAVIA had a tonnage of 173 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCTAVIA?

The OCTAVIA is classified as a trawler.

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