Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 8 N,113 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.133333
  • Longitude: 113.916667
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Tonnage 225
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2006

Surveying Details

13.9.83 SANK ABOUT 12M SW OF HONG KONG. (LL, 13.9.83). POSN 220800N, 1135500E FOR FILING ONLY. 14.9.83 SANK APPROX 12M ESE (?WSW) OF HONG KONG. ONE SURVIVOR FOUND 70M SW OF HONG KONG IN CHINESE WATERS NEAR WANSHAN ISLANDS. (LL, 14.9.83). 12.10.84 WK, THOUGHT TO BE THE OSPREY, LOCATED IN 17FMS OF WATER ABOUT 25M FROM WHERE SHE WAS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK. FOUND BY FISHERMAN WHEN GEAR CAUGHT ON MASTS, WHICH ARE UPRIGHT. (LL, 11.10.84). NCA. SEE [46690]. 22.1.86 INQUIRY INTO LOSS OF OSPREY HAS BEEN RE-OPENED. (LL, 22.1.86)

Circumstances of loss

SANK DURING TYPHOON 'ELLEN'. MAY HAVE BEEN SCUTTLED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY wreck located?

The OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 22 8 N,113 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPREY?

The seabed around the OSPREY lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the OSPREY sink?

The OSPREY sank on Sep 9, 1983.

When was the wreck of the OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the OSPREY was discovered in 1983.

What country did the OSPREY belong to?

The OSPREY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OSPREY?

The OSPREY had a tonnage of 225 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSPREY?

The OSPREY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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