Ostprussen (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ostprussen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 52.034583
- Longitude: 1.813250
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.17 m
|
| Water Depth |
26 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
76.8 m |
| Width |
11 m |
| Draught |
5.2 |
| Sonar Length |
50.71 |
| Sonar Width |
12.85 |
| Shadow Height |
4.8 |
| Orientation |
7 |
| Tonnage |
1779 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 25, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 19, 2019 |
Surveying Details
INS WRECK ON CHARTS IN 520218N, 014853E. (HMS QUEEN OF THE NORTH IN SAME POSN). 1923 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H7038/29 22.10.29 A BUOY WAS PLACED AT POSN 520218N, 014853E AND AN AREA OF 0.5M WAS SWEPT ON EITHER SIDE AT A DEPTH OF 10FMS. NO TRACE OF WRECK WAS FOUND. (TH 18.10.29). AMEND TO NDWPA. - NM ACTION. 21.9.72 AMEND TO USC 18MTRS IN 520218.01N, 014853.0E. BR STD. H4139/76 10.1.77 EXAM'D 4.8.76 IN 520204.8N, 014854E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 19.1, FOUL 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 25.0MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. SOME 55MTRS X 40MTRS. POSSIBLY BREAKING UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 16.7.95 IN 520204.59N, 014847.85E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 20.0, FOUL 20.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 26.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. APPEARS UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED AND DEGRADED. NETS AND POTS IN THE VICINITY. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND SW 20MTRS. SEP 2019/000272653 19.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5202.075N, 0148.795E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 50.71MTRS, WIDTH 12.85MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 007/187 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1901 BY F SCHICHAY, DANZIG. A GERMAN PRIZE VESSEL TAKEN OVER BY THE ROYAL NAVY RUN ON ADMIRALTY COASTING TRADE.TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 116HP. SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. SUNK BY MINE LAID BY UC-11. SANK IN 3 MINUTES. 1 MAN LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E
Ostprussen (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ostprussen (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E.
How deep is the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.17 meters and is located at coordinates 52 2.075 N,1 48.795 E.
How deep is the seabed around the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.
When did the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) sink?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 25, 1917.
When was the wreck of the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY)?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1779 tons.
What type of wreck is the OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY)?
The OSTPRUSSEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY BURIED, COLLAPSED