Osprey (Bow Section) (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Osprey (bow section) (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.181 N,2 56.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.186350
  • Longitude: -2.936783
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag IE
Length 65.2 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 12
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 134
Tonnage 426
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1866
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2001

Surveying Details

HH100/351/16 4.9.00 HH100/351/16 4.9.00 DIVED IN 5011.1405N, 0256.1196W [OGB]. THE INTACT BOW SECTION OF AN IRON SHIP WITH A CLIPPER BOW. PROTRUDES ABOVE A 10MTR HIGH GRAVEL BANK. TWO LARGE ANCHORS ARE HOUSED IN EITHER SIDE. POSSIBLY THE REST OF THE HULL IS BURIED IN THE BANK. MAY BE A SV OR OSPREY (POSSIBLY). STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 8.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/912/01 9.2.01 HH090/912/01 9.2.01 EXAM'D 14.9.00 IN 5011.181N, 0256.207W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.8 IN GEN DEPTH 52-56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 12MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 134/314 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK OR DEBRIS, POSSIBLY ONLY BOWS. LOCATED BY MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LIES ON SIDE OF LARGE SANDWAVE THUS DCS3 HT NOT RELIABLE. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1855 BY EBEN, PIKE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CORK STEAM NAVIGATION CO. A SS WITH A CLIPPER BOW. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 250 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. RAN DOWN AND SUNK BY HMS AMAZON, WHICH ALSO SANK. VESSEL WAS CUT IN TWO. 10 LOST. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ANTWERP.

General Comments

BOW SECTION ONLY, ON SIDE OF LARGE SANDWAVE

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FAQ

Where is the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.181 N,2 56.207 W.

How deep is the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.181 N,2 56.207 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 10, 1866.

When was the wreck of the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY)?

The OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 426 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY)?

The OSPREY (BOW SECTION) (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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