Osseo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Osseo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.329467
  • Longitude: -4.621117
Wreck Depth 2.57 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSSEO
Type barque
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1463
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 5.5.89 HH100/351/01 5.5.89 ONE OF TWO WKS LOCATED IN APPROX 531945N, 043712W [OGB], 300MTRS FROM B'WATER LTHO ON SEAWARD SIDE. THEY LIE FLAT ON THE SEABED AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DISTINGUISH ONE FROM THE OTHER. [SEE WK NO.7253]. (K. HURLEY, DTD 10.4.89). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2023000081526 9.5.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022) (SHORELINE SURVEYS). NFA. RSDRA2024000273831 11.10.24 EXAM'D 11.02.2024;IN 5319.768N, 0437.007W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS. NFS. (STENA LINE PORTS LIMITED SURVEY DTD 2024). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1889 BY C. J. BIGGER, LONDONDERRY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY B. H. MC'CORKELL, LONDONDERRY. PASSAGE TALTAL, CHILE FOR ARDROSSAN STRANDED & LOST AGAINST HOLYHEAD BREAKWATER IN FORCE 9 WINDS. ALL 26 CREW LOST. (K. HURLEY, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

LIES FLAT ON THE SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the OSSEO wreck located?

The OSSEO wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W.

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

The OSSEO lies at a depth of about 2.57 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.768 N,4 37.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSSEO?

The seabed around the OSSEO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the OSSEO sink?

The OSSEO sank on Dec 30, 1894.

When was the wreck of the OSSEO discovered?

The wreck of the OSSEO was discovered in 1894.

What country did the OSSEO belong to?

The OSSEO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSSEO carrying?

The OSSEO was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the OSSEO?

The OSSEO had a tonnage of 1463 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSSEO?

The OSSEO is classified as a barque.

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