Olway Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Olway Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 15.664 N,2 4.523 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.261067
  • Longitude: -2.075383
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLWAY
Type barge
Length 30 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details HH256/400/03 14.7.99 SUNK IN 4915.652N, 0204.495W [EUR]. LENGTH APRROX 30MTRS. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 26.6MTRS. (R DALEY, JERSEY HARBOURS, HN DTD 27.6.99). INS AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD. 24.2.04 [WGD] POSN: 4915.592N, 0204.585W. NE 1136. SEP 2010/000020947 4.2.10 DIVED IN 4915.664N, 0204.523W [WGD] (DATE UNKNOWN). LEAST DEPTH AT CHART DATUM 23MTRS (K THOMAS, EMAILS DTD 29.1.10 & 3.2.10). AMEND TO WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1147/10.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED AS A DIVING ATTRACTION.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the OLWAY wreck located?

The OLWAY wreck is located at coordinates 49 15.664 N,2 4.523 W.

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

The OLWAY lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 49 15.664 N,2 4.523 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLWAY?

The seabed around the OLWAY lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OLWAY discovered?

The wreck of the OLWAY was discovered in 1999.

What type of wreck is the OLWAY?

The OLWAY is classified as a barge.

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