Olivine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Olivine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.05 N,1 1.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.217500
  • Longitude: -1.017100
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLIVINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 160
Tonnage 634
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2007

Surveying Details

22.1.71 22.1.71 VESSEL SUNK 30M S OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (WW1SL). NCA. HH090/962/01 16.12.02 HH090/962/01 16.12.02 EXAM'D 1.6.02 IN 5013.050N, 0101.026W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.1 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS WK 59MTRS. BR STD. 13.5.05 13.5.05 THIS IS OLIVINE. IDENTIFIED BY STEERING PEDESTAL NAME AND NUMBER. (D C WENDES). 30.1.07 30.1.07 WK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT WITH THE CARGO OF GRANITE PILED IN THE HOLDS. THE ENGINE ROOM IS A MESS, COSISTENT WITH TORPEDO DAMAGE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY J SHEPPER & SONS, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 91NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ST SAMSON'S, GUERNSEY FOR CALAIS. WAS STOPPED BY U-33 AND CREW ABANDONED. VESSEL SUNK BY TORPEDO. NO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the OLIVINE wreck located?

The OLIVINE wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.05 N,1 1.026 W.

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

The OLIVINE lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.05 N,1 1.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVINE?

The seabed around the OLIVINE lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the OLIVINE sink?

The OLIVINE sank on Apr 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the OLIVINE discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVINE was discovered in 2002.

What country did the OLIVINE belong to?

The OLIVINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OLIVINE carrying?

The OLIVINE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVINE?

The OLIVINE had a tonnage of 634 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVINE?

The OLIVINE is classified as a steam ship.

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