Olympier Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Olympier Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
56 4 N,11 0 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2500 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | OLYMPIER |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | BE |
| Length | 121.9 m |
| Width | 15.8 m |
| Draught | 8.5 |
| Tonnage | 5266 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 31, 1941 |
| Original Detection Year | 1941 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1920. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST EN-ROUTE DURBAN TO IMMINGHAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE MARITIME BELGE-LLOYD ROYAL.
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