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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2011

General Comments

MOSTLY COVERED BY SAND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 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.

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