Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 43.333 N,1 42.264 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.722217
  • Longitude: 1.704400
Wreck Depth 1.6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 97
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1904
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,001.0,280
Original Detection Year 1904
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H428/10 WK IN 524320N, 014245E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2871/23 20.4.23 WK BUOY IN POSN 039 DEGS, 7.5 CABLES FROM DISUSED LTHO, WINTERTON, WITHDRAWN. (TH). H3930/61 10.12.65 DERELICT HULK, APPROX 58X10FT, IN POSN 150FT S OF WINTERTON GAP. SKELETON FRAME OF 32 RIBS AND 7 PLANKS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (CG WINTERTON). NCA. H4852/74 18.12.74 SMALL LUMP IN POSITION OF WRECK, BUT NOTHING DEFINITE. (ISS, HI 11/74). NCA. H1960/79 30.3.81 REPORTED AS 'COVERED'. NO TRACE FOUND WHILE CLOSE SOUNDING THE AREA. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). 2.6.87 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 524318N, 014222E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.2 IN GEN DEPTHS 8-9MTRS. FOULED AT 2.5MTRS, BUT SWEEP NOT YET COMPLETE. LYING APPROX E/W. LENGTH ABOUT 85MTRS. REPORTED BY LOCAL FISHERMAN TO HAVE SUNK IN 1903 AND TO HAVE BEEN BUOYED AT ONE TIME. (NP 1016, TELECON). NCA YET. TH AND LOCAL CG INFORMED. H4021/86 16.6.87 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 0.7, FOUL AT 0.9MTR. (NP 1016, 10.6.87). CHART AS SW 0.7MTR. - NM 1998/87. H4021/86 6.8.87 EXAM'D 3.6.87 IN 524318N, 014222E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. DETAILS AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. LIES IN SCOUR 7.8MTRS DEEP. GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. LYING 090/270DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY IN EXCESS 110NT INDICATED CLOSE TO W END OF WK. (NP 1016, HI 370). NFA. HH090/569/01 19.7.93 EXAM'D 15.5.93 IN 524318.2N, 014222.2E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR 2.0, FOUL 2.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.3 IN GEN DEPTH 3 TO 3.8MTRS. SCOUR 5MTRS. PARTLY BURIED. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS. STRONG SONAR RETURN BUT NO SHADOW OBTAINED. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SCOUR EXTENDS 25MTRS TO N OF WK. E/S DEPTH CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY FISH. RECOMMEND ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 569). AMEND TO SW 2MTRS. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH090/844/01 12.4.99 EXAM'D 12.3.99 IN 5243.332N, 0142.240E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.0 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.5MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. MEDIUM MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 844). AMEND TO WK 3MTRS. BR STD. HH242/540/19 15.6.05 LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.2MTRS. (NP 1016, HN DTD 8.6.05). AMEND WK 2.2MTRS. BR STD. HH091/113/01 21.7.05 EXAM'D 1.5.05 IN 5243.332N, 0142.261E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.19 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 280 DEGS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS W. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN, APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT. (NP 1016, HI 1113). AMEND WK 2.1MTRS. BR STD. 20.10.11 LOCATED 17.5.11 IN 5243.329N, 0142.270E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.0 IN GEN DEPTH 6.0MTRS. MINOR SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 097/277 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT, PART COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1367). AMEND WK 2.0MTRS. BR STD. SEP2017/000280867 01.09.16 LOCATED IN 5242.333N 0142.264E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. NFS. (ENVIRONMENT AGENCY PROJECT PM_1694). AMEND TO DW 1.6MTRS, MOVE TO REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 BY M PEARSE & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY GOURLAY BROS & CO, DUNDEE. PASSAGE GRANTON FOR LONDON. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS 'ST DUNSTAN'. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS W, PART COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY wreck located?

The OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 52 43.333 N,1 42.264 E.

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

The OSPREY lies at a depth of about 1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 43.333 N,1 42.264 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPREY?

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

When did the OSPREY sink?

The OSPREY sank on Jun 5, 1904.

When was the wreck of the OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the OSPREY was discovered in 1904.

What country did the OSPREY belong to?

The OSPREY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSPREY carrying?

The OSPREY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OSPREY?

The OSPREY had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSPREY?

The OSPREY is classified as a steam ship.

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