Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 37.603 N,10 2.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.626717
  • Longitude: -10.038833
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 310
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1915
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

23.12.69 SANK 40M NE BY N OF INISH TEARAGHT. (LLOYDS, TELECON). POSN 523735N, 100218W. FOR FILING ONLY. 29.1.03 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40M NE BY E OF INISH TERAGHT. (SHIPWRECKS OF IRISH COAST VOL.1); AS 30M WSW OF SLYNE HEADD. (SII & LLWW1); AS 40M NE BY N OF NUSH TERRAGH, CO. KERRY. (WW1SL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY A MCMILLAN & SON LTD, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H FLINN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MCKIE & BAXTER, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BALTIMORE, IRELAND FOR CLEGGAN. SUNK BY SUBMARINE GUNFIRE. CREW ABANDONED SHIP WITH NO LOSS OF LIFE. (SII & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY wreck located?

The OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 52 37.603 N,10 2.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPREY?

The seabed around the OSPREY lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the OSPREY sink?

The OSPREY sank on Aug 12, 1915.

When was the wreck of the OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the OSPREY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the OSPREY belong to?

The OSPREY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSPREY carrying?

The OSPREY was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the OSPREY?

The OSPREY had a tonnage of 310 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSPREY?

The OSPREY is classified as a steam ship.

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