Onega Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Onega Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.561 N,5 20.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.442683
  • Longitude: -5.337617
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONEGA
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 122.2 m
Width 12.1 m
Draught 6.5
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 10
Tonnage 3636
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2001

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 1.4.97 HH100/351/12 1.4.97 ONEGA LOCATED IN 502632.5N, 052017.5W [WGD] USING GPS. GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. SEABED SAND & ROCK. BELL ENGRAVED 'OBDAM' (ONE OF VESSEL'S PREVIOUS NAMES). CARGO OF PIT PROPS. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/15 31.3.00 HH100/351/15 31.3.00 DIVED IN AUG 1999 IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 130MTRS. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 47.8MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. SEABED SAND & ROCK. WELL BROKEN. BOILERS STAND AS THE HIGHEST PART OF THE WRECK WITH DEPTH 41MTRS AT LW SPRINGS. GUNS LIE ON BOTH THE STERN AND BOW OF THE WK. WK HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO HEAVY SALVAGE, THEREFORE THE REMAINS ARE MAINLY FERROUS MATERIALS. CARGO OF PIT PROPS LOCATED FWD OF THE BOILERS. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. BR STD. H090/799/01 4.8.01 H090/799/01 EXAM'D 4.8.01 IN 5026.561N, 0520.257W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.7 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP AND DIFFICULT TO DISCERN AGAINST A ROCKY SEABED. NO FEATURES CAN BE IDENTIFIED. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SV LUCHENBACH, EX-BROOKLYN, EX-MCPHERSON, EX-OBDAM, EX-BRITISH QUEEN. BUILT IN 1880 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BARBER & CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 391HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NEDRL STOOMBT MAATS, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE BORDEAUX FOR SWANSEA. CARGO PIT PROPS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOILERS HIGHEST PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.561 N,5 20.257 W
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FAQ

Where is the ONEGA wreck located?

The ONEGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.561 N,5 20.257 W.

How deep is the ONEGA and where exactly is it located?

The ONEGA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.561 N,5 20.257 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ONEGA?

The seabed around the ONEGA lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the ONEGA sink?

The ONEGA sank on Aug 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ONEGA discovered?

The wreck of the ONEGA was discovered in 1997.

What country did the ONEGA belong to?

The ONEGA belonged to US.

What cargo was the ONEGA carrying?

The ONEGA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ONEGA?

The ONEGA had a tonnage of 3636 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONEGA?

The ONEGA is classified as a steam ship.

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