Osmed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Osmed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 8.831 N,2 7.909 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.147183
  • Longitude: -2.131817
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSMED
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 74.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 71
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 85
Tonnage 1545
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 27.1.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 580900N, 020800W. (AUBD 314/56, EG 25). 29.8.78 INS AS USCPA 35MTRS NC 115. 8.10.12 EXAM'D 3.7.12 IN 5808.831N, 0207.909W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.9 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO PARTS: N PART LENGTH 14.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS; S PART LENGTH 47.8MTRS, WIDTH 16.2MTRS. MAX HT 7.1MTRS. BOTH LIE APPROX 080/260 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1372). AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-MINERAL. BUILT IN 1903 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. SOLD TO SWEDISH OWNERS IN 1909 & OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B NORDKAP. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSON WESTGARTH, MIDDLESBROUGH. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR HALMSTAD. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED 24M FROM KINNAIRD HD. 13 LOST. (SIBI & DODS).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, SMALLER TO THE NORTH, LENGTH IS TOTAL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 8.831 N,2 7.909 W
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FAQ

Where is the OSMED wreck located?

The OSMED wreck is located at coordinates 58 8.831 N,2 7.909 W.

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

The OSMED lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 58 8.831 N,2 7.909 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSMED?

The seabed around the OSMED lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the OSMED sink?

The OSMED sank on Feb 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OSMED discovered?

The wreck of the OSMED was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OSMED belong to?

The OSMED belonged to SE.

What cargo was the OSMED carrying?

The OSMED was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OSMED?

The OSMED had a tonnage of 1545 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSMED?

The OSMED is classified as a steam ship.

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