Onesta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Onesta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 24.202 N,0 36.068 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.403367
  • Longitude: 0.601133
Wreck Depth 10.65 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONESTA
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 94.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 93.5
Sonar Width 24.5
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 185
Tonnage 2674
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 022.6,021.4,000.5,195.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2020

Surveying Details

H6348/17 30.10.17 TWO DERRICKS SHOW ABOVE SURFACE IN 532500N, 003615E. - FNM 639/17. H3095/18 30.5.18 ONESTA SUNK NEAR INNER DOWSING. BEING DISPERSED. (TRINITY HO). INS WK. H3095/18 15.6.18 DISPERSAL OPS NEARING COMPLETION. (TRINITY HO). H4560/18 17.8.18 WK IN 532430N, 003630E. LEAST DEPTH 40FT. (TRINITY HO). H3849/18 26.8.18 WK NOT DANGEROUS. LEAST DEPTH 7.5 TO 8FMS. (VAEC). 18.7.75 AMEND TO WKS 11.2MTRS IN 532430N, 003630E. NCS 107, 1190. HH090/593/01 20.12.93 EXAM'D 22.6.93 IN 532410.8N, 003610.4E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.6, FOUL AT 11.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.7 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, BREADTH 25MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE, LYING 004/184 DEG ON GRAVELLY SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 640/94. SEP 2020/000019313 28.1.20 WK EXAM'D IN 5324.2016N, 0036.0677E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.93MTRS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675_H102_004). AMEND DW 9.9MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2020/0000180469 3.8.20 EXAM'D IN 5324.201N, 0036.068E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.65 MTRS, LENGTH 93.5 MTRS, WIDTH 24.5 MTRS, HEIGHT 2.7 MTRS, ORIENTATION 185 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 22.6 MTRS, 21.4 MTRS, HEIGHT 0.6 MTRS, LYING 195/015 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). AMEND DW 10.6 MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MANTINEA. BUILT IN 1896 BY RUSSEL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRATELLI BERALDO, ITALY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 232HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J G KINKAID & CO, GREENOCK. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR GENOA. COAGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC-63. ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE HUMBER BUT SANK SHORT.

General Comments

UK NM 1134/20. BROKEN WRECKAGE

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FAQ

Where is the ONESTA wreck located?

The ONESTA wreck is located at coordinates 53 24.202 N,0 36.068 E.

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

The ONESTA lies at a depth of about 10.65 meters and is located at coordinates 53 24.202 N,0 36.068 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ONESTA?

The seabed around the ONESTA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ONESTA sink?

The ONESTA sank on Aug 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ONESTA discovered?

The wreck of the ONESTA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ONESTA belong to?

The ONESTA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ONESTA carrying?

The ONESTA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ONESTA?

The ONESTA had a tonnage of 2674 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONESTA?

The ONESTA is classified as a steam ship.

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