Okeanus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Okeanus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 7.414 N,5 21.364 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.123567
  • Longitude: -5.356067
Wreck Depth 16.17 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OKEANUS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 24.4 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 263
Tonnage 106
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2022

Surveying Details

H1193/67 14.3.80 WK, APPROX 90FT LONG AND LYING NE/SW, IN 360730N, 052114.4W. FIXED BY HSA AND TRANSIT. (QHM GIBRALTAR & HMS APOLLO, HN). CHART AS WK 0.9MTRS. BR STD. H1193/67 17.10.80 IDENTIFIED AS BRITISH WOODEN FV OKEANUS. HAS SLID DOWN BANK TO PRESENT POSN 360730N, 052117W, IN GEN DEPTH 20-21MTRS. STILL BASICALLY INTACT WITH FUNNEL STANDING, LEAST DEPTH OVER WHICH 13MTRS. LIES WITH BOWS E AND LISTING 35DEG TO STARB'D. FULL DESCRIPTION & DRAWING IN JACKET. (RAF SEALAND, GIBRALTAR EXPEDITION 1980 REPORT). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1282/88 23.5.88 SUPERSTRUCTURE NOW COLLAPSED OVER THE STARBOARD SIDE, IN THE DIRECTION OF A 10MTR LONG LAUNCH, WHICH LIES AT RIGHT ANGLES TO HER, OR N/S WITH BOWS NORTH. (RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, 1988). H3945/88 21.4.89 EXAM'D 27.1.89 IN 360729.8N, 052117W USING SONAR AND TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.8 IN GEN DEPTH 9.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 069/249DEG ON SAND AND 50MTRS FROM THE COAST. IT IS THE LARGEST OF 5 WRECKS IN THIS AREA WHICH EXTENDS 75MTRS TO THE NW. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 467). CHART AS WK 5.8MTRS WITH DANGER AREA EXTENDED 75MTRS TO THE NNW. BR STD. 11.7.03 WGD POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 3607.415N, 0521.361W. NE 45. 7.9.06 IN 3607.4142N, 0521.3620W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.03 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 3.6MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. INTACT, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1173). AMEND WK 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN BR STD. RSDRA2018000121049 2.6.20 EXAM'D 26/6/2019; A BIG HEAP OF WRECKAGE, INCLUDING ON BOAT, A RECTANGULAR OBJECT (PROBABLY A SHIPPING CONTAINER), AND SEVERAL SQUARE BLOCKS. THERE MAY BE A SECOND BOAT BURIED UNDER THE BLOCKS. SHOALEST POINT IN 3607.414N, 00521.365W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 263/083. (HI1601, H525-34901 HMS ECHO). AMEND WK 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

WOODE HULL. SANK AT MOORINGS IN HARBOUR. WAS RAISED AND SCUTTLED SOUTH OF GALLEY STACK. (RAF SEALAND, GIBRALTAR EXPEDITION '80 REPORT).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 7.414 N,5 21.364 W
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FAQ

Where is the OKEANUS wreck located?

The OKEANUS wreck is located at coordinates 36 7.414 N,5 21.364 W.

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

The OKEANUS lies at a depth of about 16.17 meters and is located at coordinates 36 7.414 N,5 21.364 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OKEANUS?

The seabed around the OKEANUS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OKEANUS discovered?

The wreck of the OKEANUS was discovered in 1980.

What country did the OKEANUS belong to?

The OKEANUS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OKEANUS?

The OKEANUS had a tonnage of 106 tons.

What type of wreck is the OKEANUS?

The OKEANUS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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