Ospra Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ospra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.307 N,5 14.143 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.971783
  • Longitude: -5.235717
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPRA
Type sailing vessel
Flag DK
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1832
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Surveying Details

20.12.69 20.12.69 THREE CANNONS FOUND IN REPD POSN OF WK. [495818N, 051403W]. (R DAVIS, SUB AQUA DIVER). KNOWN AS THE 'COFFEE WRECK'. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H2193/74 2.4.74 H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). NCA. HH091/246/01 11.5.09 HH091/246/01 & SEP 2009/000041156 11.5.09 EXAM'D 13.6.08 IN 4958.307N, 0514.143W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.30 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 156/336 DEGS. LOCATED SOME 70MTRS SW OF LISTED POSN. CONSIDERED TO BE THE REMAINS OF A VESSEL IN TWO PARTS. WELL BROKEN UP AND SPREAD ON THE SEABED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). APPEARS TO BE SEABED FEATURE. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HAVANA FOR HAMBURG. STRUCK ASPARAGUS ISLAND IN FOG AND SANK. CARGO WAS VALUED THEN AT �10000. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

?DEBRIS, CONSIDERED TO BE SEABED FEATURE

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FAQ

Where is the OSPRA wreck located?

The OSPRA wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.307 N,5 14.143 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPRA?

The seabed around the OSPRA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the OSPRA sink?

The OSPRA sank on May 6, 1832.

When was the wreck of the OSPRA discovered?

The wreck of the OSPRA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the OSPRA belong to?

The OSPRA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the OSPRA carrying?

The OSPRA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,granular or powdery material.

What type of wreck is the OSPRA?

The OSPRA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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