Odyssey (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Odyssey (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 34.1 N,34 1.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.568333
  • Longitude: -34.018333
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION)
Type tanker
Flag LR
Length 246.3 m
Width 38.7 m
Draught 13.4
Tonnage 65746
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H1279/88 30.11.88 STERN SECTION SANK IN 523400N, 343300W. (LL 11.11.88). LAST REPORT REC'D ON BOW SECTION BEFORE SINKING GAVE POSN 523406N, 340106W. (HYDROLANT 1892/88(38), 12.11.88).
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-ORIENTAL PHOENIX '88. BUILT IN 1971 BY ISHIKAWAJIMA HARIMA HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DIAMON PORT SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE SULLOM VOE, SHETLAND, FOR COME BY CHANCE, NEWFOUNDLAND. BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY SEAS AND CAUGHT FIRE. LATER BOTH SECTIONS SANK. CREW OF 267 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.1 N,34 1.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) sink?

The ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) sank on Nov 10, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION)?

The ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 65746 tons.

What type of wreck is the ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION)?

The ODYSSEY (BOW SECTION) is classified as a tanker.

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