Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 35.151 N,3 44.655 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.585850
  • Longitude: -3.744250
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 1997

Surveying Details

HH268/410/02 5.9.95 PARTIALLY SUNK AND IN THE PROCESS OF BREAKING UP IN 583511N, 034433W, 300MTRS OFF THE COAST AT DOUNREAY. (APPLIED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, FAX DTD 29.8.95). BR STD. HH268/410/02 27.11.97 REMAINS HAVE BEEN SALVED. (LL 19.11.96). AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. HH268/410/02 24.2.97 THREE SECTIONS REMAIN ON SEABED. ONE OF STEEL/CONCRETE SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION 20 BY 4 BY 0.25MTRS DEEP. TWO TRIANGULAR CONCRETE RAFTS ENCLOSED BY STEEL BASE PLATE AND SIDE PANELS. EACH IS 40 BY 20 BY 0.5MTRS DEEP. ESTIMATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF STRUCTURES IS 1000 TONS. (PROCORD, LTR DTD 17.2.97). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE UP IN HEAVY WEATHER. LATER MOST OF THE STRUCTURE WAS SALVED.

General Comments

STEEL BASE PLATES & CONCRETE RAFTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 35.151 N,3 44.655 W
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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY wreck located?

The OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 58 35.151 N,3 44.655 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPREY?

The seabed around the OSPREY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the OSPREY was discovered in 1995.

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