Oswald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oswald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 51.948 N,3 59.036 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.865800
  • Longitude: -3.983933
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSWALD
Type yacht
Length 11 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1975
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H4984/74 13.4.77 NDW PA IN 485200N, 035900W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 77 08 30). BR STD. 22.8.84 NDW PA IN 485200N, 035900W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3669. 19.8.87 WRONG TONNAGE, 3568TONS, GIVEN. BA QUOTED AS AUTHORITY IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985, NO.14583037. RETAIN AS NDW PA. 23.1.06 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 52MTRS IN 4852.00N, 0358.98W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7151 [2ND EDN 1995 CORRECT TO 40-33-03]. NE 3669. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4851.940N, 0359.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

27.8.75 CAUGHT FIRE 9M N OF ROSCOFFON WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM L'ABERWRACH TO JERSEY. CREW SAVED. (LL 27.8.75).

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FAQ

Where is the OSWALD wreck located?

The OSWALD wreck is located at coordinates 48 51.948 N,3 59.036 W.

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

The OSWALD lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 48 51.948 N,3 59.036 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSWALD?

The seabed around the OSWALD lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the OSWALD sink?

The OSWALD sank on Aug 23, 1975.

When was the wreck of the OSWALD discovered?

The wreck of the OSWALD was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the OSWALD?

The OSWALD is classified as a yacht.

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