Oiekast (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Oiekast (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 5.333 N,1 51.17 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.088883
- Longitude: -1.852833
|
| Wreck Depth |
55 m
|
| Water Depth |
60 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OIEKAST (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
52.1 m |
| Width |
8.9 m |
| Sonar Length |
50 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
2.4 |
| Orientation |
40 |
| Tonnage |
606 |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1951 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 4, 2012 |
Surveying Details
H03504/51 24.7.51 VERY OLD WK LOCATED IN 500454N, 015118W. LENGTH 200FT, HT 28FT. LIES 220/040DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS NDW. SQ. DATE. 18.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC 40MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 23.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 20.9.88 SHOWN AS USC 40MTRS ON FR 6940 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 28.2.90 SHOWN IN 500500N, 015118W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. [FR WK NO 18101015]. NCA. HH090/588/01 3.11.93 EXAM'D 10.7.93 IN 500520N, 015110.2W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.1 IN GEN DEPTH 60.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, BREADTH 10MTRS. SMALL INTACT WK LYING 040/220DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 588). - NM 4010/93. 17.11.93 [EUR] POSN: 500523N, 015105W. NC 2613. HH100/351/21 20.8.04 DIVED IN 5005.483N, 0151.150W [WGD]. A SMALL, WELL BROKEN COASTER, PROBABLY OF PRE 1890 CONSTRUCTION. BOW SECTION PARTIALLY COMPLETE WITH THE CHAIN LOCKER AND WINCH ON THE SEABED TO PORT. MIDSHIPS AREA BROKEN AND DISPERSED WITH A LARGE PILE OF LOBSTER POTS IN PLACE. SINGLE BOILER AND A SMALL COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. STERN INTACT BUT THE PROP IS BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES. RUDDER LIES ON THE SEABED. SCOUR UNDER THE STERN. (N R CHIPCHASE & MV SKINDEEP DIVERS). NCA. 2.2.07 THIS IS PROBABLY OIEKAST. DESCRIPTION FITS WHAT CAN BE SEEN ON THE SEABED AND IS CLOSE TO THE REPORTED POSN. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1908 BY MEK VERKS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AKITIES OIKAST. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 52 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR CARDIFF IN BALLAST. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-53. (D C WENDES).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 5.333 N,1 51.17 W
Oiekast (Probably) on Wreck Map
Oiekast (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The OIEKAST (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.333 N,1 51.17 W.
How deep is the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The OIEKAST (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.333 N,1 51.17 W.
How deep is the seabed around the OIEKAST (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1951.
What country did the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) belong to?
The OIEKAST (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.
What cargo was the OIEKAST (PROBABLY) carrying?
The OIEKAST (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the OIEKAST (PROBABLY)?
The OIEKAST (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 606 tons.
What type of wreck is the OIEKAST (PROBABLY)?
The OIEKAST (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BOW & STERN INTACT, MIDSHIPS COLLAPSED