Oil Pioneer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oil pioneer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		67 44 N,3 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 67.733333
  • Longitude: 3.866667
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OIL PIONEER
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5666
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 5.1.78 ATTACKED AND SUNK IN 674400N, 035200E APPROX. (BR.MSL.WWII). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH OIL SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE OF 676 NHP. SUNK BY GERMAN WARSHIP ADMIRAL HIPPER. (BR MSL, WWII & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the OIL PIONEER wreck located?

The OIL PIONEER wreck is located at coordinates 67 44 N,3 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OIL PIONEER?

The seabed around the OIL PIONEER lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the OIL PIONEER sink?

The OIL PIONEER sank on Jun 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OIL PIONEER discovered?

The wreck of the OIL PIONEER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OIL PIONEER belong to?

The OIL PIONEER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OIL PIONEER?

The OIL PIONEER had a tonnage of 5666 tons.

What type of wreck is the OIL PIONEER?

The OIL PIONEER is classified as a tanker.

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