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
  • Latitude: 56.066667
  • Longitude: -11.000000
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
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560400N, 110000W. 5.8.87 5.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS. (WW2SL).
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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FAQ

Where is the OLYMPIER wreck located?

The OLYMPIER wreck is located at coordinates 56 4 N,11 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLYMPIER?

The seabed around the OLYMPIER lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the OLYMPIER sink?

The OLYMPIER sank on Jan 31, 1941.

When was the wreck of the OLYMPIER discovered?

The wreck of the OLYMPIER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the OLYMPIER belong to?

The OLYMPIER belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the OLYMPIER?

The OLYMPIER had a tonnage of 5266 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLYMPIER?

The OLYMPIER is classified as a steam ship.

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