Olivebank Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Olivebank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.96 N,5 6.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.882667
  • Longitude: 5.115000
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name OLIVEBANK
Type barque
Flag FI
Length 99.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 2823
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2021

Surveying Details

SANK IN 555300N, 050700E. (LLOYDS LIST). 20.8.76 INS AS USCPA 24MTRS IN 555300N, 050700E. NC 267. 5.1.84 USCPA 24.0MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 93 (INT 1044)[OCT 1983]. 11.12.96 LOCATED SIX MILES S OF CHARTED POSN. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 96).

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the OLIVEBANK wreck located?

The OLIVEBANK wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.96 N,5 6.9 E.

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

The OLIVEBANK lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 55 52.96 N,5 6.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVEBANK?

The seabed around the OLIVEBANK lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the OLIVEBANK sink?

The OLIVEBANK sank on Sep 8, 1939.

When was the wreck of the OLIVEBANK discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVEBANK was discovered in 1939.

What country did the OLIVEBANK belong to?

The OLIVEBANK belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVEBANK?

The OLIVEBANK had a tonnage of 2823 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVEBANK?

The OLIVEBANK is classified as a barque.

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