Ondo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ondo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.559 N,8 27.258 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.009317
  • Longitude: 8.454300
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONDO
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 5435
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1961
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 21, 2019

Surveying Details

H1113/62 21.3.62 ST IN 540042N, 082707E. (HAMBURG NM 5458(T)/61) NCA YET. H1113/62 31.3.62 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG NM 604/62) - NM 555/62. H1113/62 9.8.62 WK MOVED 1C ESE TO 540039N, 082719E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM 2658/62) - NM 1693/62. H1113/62 31.1.69 WK SOLD & SALVAGE TO COMMENCE. (LL, 22.1.69) NCA. 27.9.71 WK SOLD TO DUTCH FIRM. NEW SALVAGE ATTEMPT TO BE MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.205) 11.4.82 SHOWN AS ST (CONSPIC) ON GERMAN 44. NC 3261. SEP 2016/000033495 09.03.16 SHOWN AS ST IN 5400.559N, 0827.258E [WGD] ON GERMAN 44. [ED44, COR TO 08.01.16]. AMEND TO ST IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WENT AGROUND ON SANDBANK IN AVOIDING COLLISION WITH PILOT BOAT. PART OF CARGO DISCHARGED. VESSEL SHIFTED & SANK DEEPER DURING SEVERE GALE. SALVAGE ABANDONED. (LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the ONDO wreck located?

The ONDO wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.559 N,8 27.258 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ONDO?

The seabed around the ONDO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ONDO sink?

The ONDO sank on Dec 6, 1961.

When was the wreck of the ONDO discovered?

The wreck of the ONDO was discovered in 1961.

What country did the ONDO belong to?

The ONDO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ONDO?

The ONDO had a tonnage of 5435 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONDO?

The ONDO is classified as a motor vessel.

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