Olimpia/?Olympia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Olimpia/?olympia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.16 N,1 28.268 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.336000
  • Longitude: -1.471133
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 17
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 110
Tonnage 221
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK IN 552000N, 012700W, APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 26.5.99 IN 5520.160N, 0128.268W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 42.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.9MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO ELEVATED DCS3 CONTACTS AND AN AREA OF DEBRIS. IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AS A PAIR OF CYLINDERS, POSSIBLY RELATED TO OLYMPIA. (GARDLINE, HI 843).INS AS WK 40MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREAT GRIMSBY & EAST COAST FISHING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 66NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI). SUNK 3 MILES EAST OF COQUET ISLAND.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS AND TWO CYLINDERS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 20.16 N,1 28.268 W
Olimpia/?Olympia (Possibly) on Wreck Map Olimpia/?Olympia (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Trawler Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.16 N,1 28.268 W.

How deep is the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.16 N,1 28.268 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY)?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 221 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY)?

The OLIMPIA/?OLYMPIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

Back to Wrecks