Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.186 N,3 37.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.236433
  • Longitude: -3.629517
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2013

Surveying Details

H7464/19 29.9.19 SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH AN OBSTRUCTION. 13.11.19 SUNK 33DEGS E [T] 9.33C FROM START POINT IN APPROX 501409N, 033742W. (TH). H8240/20 18.11.20 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 22FT LWST. (TH, 17.11.20). CHART AS WK 3.75FMS. BR STD. H3730/21 SOUNDINGS TAKEN OFF SKERRIES BANK SHOW 30FT. (HMS BEAUFORT, SURVEY [C8411] MAY 1921). AMEND TO WK 5FMS. BR STD. H2502/51 25.1.52 AMEND TO FOUL. (HMS SEAGULL, SURVEY [E8881]). BR STD. H5169/51 28.3.52 NO TRACE FOUND OF WRECKS [SEE ALSO WK 18088] AS DEPTHS TAKEN IN THE AREA WERE SHOALER THAN THE CHARTED DEPTH OF THE WRECKS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION WAS NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY. (HMS SCOTT, 28.3.52). NCA. 18.4.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1374). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH AN OBSTRUCTION.

General Comments

See Also: 18088

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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY wreck located?

The OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.186 N,3 37.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPREY?

The seabed around the OSPREY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the OSPREY sink?

The OSPREY sank on Sep 24, 1919.

When was the wreck of the OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the OSPREY was discovered in 1919.

What country did the OSPREY belong to?

The OSPREY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the OSPREY?

The OSPREY is classified as a yacht.

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