Oswald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oswald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 44.505 N,4 59.468 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.741750
  • Longitude: -4.991133
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSWALD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1835
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1894
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H571/66 26.10.66 H571/66 26.10.66 WK OF OSWALD IN 544430N, 045924W. MAY BE OR INTEREST TO DIVERS. (MR JESSOP). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H1285/75 10.7.75 H1285/75 10.7.75 BOTTOM IS VERY SANDY WITH ONLY ONE LARGE ROCK WHICH SHOWS AT ALL TIMES. A LOT OF PARTS SHOWING VARYING IN HEIGHT UP TO 4FT ABOVE SEABED. PROPELLOR SITUATED IN MIDDLE OF SOME OF THE PLATES. WRECK EXTENDS OUT TO 50YDS FROM THE HEAD. (A NEWTON, ST HELENS, LTR). NCA. H1288/75/373 23.9.75 H1288/75/373 POSN 544430N, 045924W [OGB]. NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE WK LEFT ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE SEA BED, ALTHOUGH THERE IS ONE BOILER WHICH STANDS 12FT OFF THE SEA BED WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER QUITE A LARGE AREA, MOSTLY GIRDERS AND A FEW PLATES. (A R LAW LTR, DTD 23.9.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY THOMAS TURNBULL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOMAS TURNBULL & SONS. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP. PASSAGE LONDONDERRY FOR CARDIFF. WRECKED. NO SURVIVORS. (DODS).

General Comments

AREA OF WRECKAGE WITH ONE BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 44.505 N,4 59.468 W
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FAQ

Where is the OSWALD wreck located?

The OSWALD wreck is located at coordinates 54 44.505 N,4 59.468 W.

When did the OSWALD sink?

The OSWALD sank on Dec 22, 1894.

When was the wreck of the OSWALD discovered?

The wreck of the OSWALD was discovered in 1966.

What country did the OSWALD belong to?

The OSWALD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OSWALD carrying?

The OSWALD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OSWALD?

The OSWALD had a tonnage of 1835 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSWALD?

The OSWALD is classified as a steam ship.

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