Olympia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Olympia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 9.418 N,1 24.413 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.156967
- Longitude: 1.406883
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OLYMPIA |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
40 |
| Sonar Width |
5 |
| Orientation |
40 |
| Tonnage |
118 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 13, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
1996 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 21, 2011 |
Surveying Details
H1548/18 23.3.18 H1548/18 23.3.18 WK IN 510925N, 012435E. MASTS VISIBLE ABOVE LW. BUOY TO SE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1474/21 9.3.21 H1474/21 9.3.21 WK LYING IN 46FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CO ST MARGARETS, TRINITY HOUSE). H6345/26 4.11.26 H6345/26 4.11.26 INS WK 46FT [8FMS] IN 510924N, 012432E. SQ. DATE. H1466/30 H1466/30 DETAILS SENT TO HMS KELLETT. (1930). H2177/33 30.3.33 H2177/33 30.3.33 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS 4FT. NE 1895. H998/37 10.5.37 H998/37 10.5.37 POSN SOUNDED OVER. WK NOT FOUND. (HMS KELLETT). AMEND TO NDW. NOTE. 26.6.68 26.6.68 NOW CHARTED AS DW. NE 1828. 4.3.69 4.3.69 AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1828. 15.6.72 15.6.72 AMENDED TO DW. NC 1828. H4453/72 19.4.78 H4453/72 19.4.78 EXAM'D BY SMB ENDEAVOUR 17.4.78 IN 510924N, 012432E USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER RANGE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4 IN GEN DEPTH 14-16MTRS. SCOUR 17MTRS. SMALL WK LYING IN A TRENCH ON SLOPING SEABED. SWEEPING NO LONGER CONSIDERED NECESSARY. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). AMEND TO WK 15.4MTRS IN 510924N, 012432E. BR STD. 11.5.89 11.5.89 NAME SHOULD READ 'OLYMPIA'. (NHB, 16.3.89) HH090/647/01 1.8.96 HH090/647/01 1.8.96 EXAM'D 7.7.96 IN 510923.1N, 012431.0E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 15.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. MAGNETOMETER NOT AVAILABLE. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. MOSTLY COVERED BY SAND. (NP 1016, HI 647). AMEND TO WK 14.8MTRS IN 510923N, 012431E. BR STD. 21.1.11 21.1.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2010 BY M/B. PROBABLE SANDWAVE FEATURE IN THIS POSN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
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51 9.418 N,1 24.413 E
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FAQ
Where is the OLYMPIA wreck located?
The OLYMPIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.418 N,1 24.413 E.
How deep is the OLYMPIA and where exactly is it located?
The OLYMPIA lies at a depth of about 14.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.418 N,1 24.413 E.
How deep is the seabed around the OLYMPIA?
The seabed around the OLYMPIA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.
When did the OLYMPIA sink?
The OLYMPIA sank on Mar 13, 1918.
When was the wreck of the OLYMPIA discovered?
The wreck of the OLYMPIA was discovered in 1918.
What country did the OLYMPIA belong to?
The OLYMPIA belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the OLYMPIA?
The OLYMPIA had a tonnage of 118 tons.
What type of wreck is the OLYMPIA?
The OLYMPIA is classified as a sailing vessel.
General Comments
MOSTLY COVERED BY SAND