Oswin (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oswin (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 20.378 N,1 21.671 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.339633
  • Longitude: -1.361183
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OSWIN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1737
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2008

Surveying Details

SEP 2007/000064822 12.9.07 WK LOCATED IN 5620.379N, 0121.668W [WGD]. GEN DEPTH 62.2MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, APPROX HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN DTD 9.8.07 FOR HI 1151). INS AS WK USC 53MTRS. BR STD. - PNM 4571/07 ISSUED. HH091/151/01 15.4.08 SEP 2008/000036575 EXAM'D 19.8.07 IN 5620.378N, 0121.671W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.7 IN GEN DEPTH 59.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 84MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE DEGRADED WK WITH NE END COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1151). AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2007000064780 8.5.08 PNM 2787/08 ISSUED. 8.5.09 DIVED RECENTLY, NO ARTIFACTS RECOVERED BUT DIVERS DESCRIPTION WOULD INDICATE THAT VESSEL IS PROBABLY OSWIN. FULL DIVE REPORT TO FOLLOW. (I EASINGWOOD, E-MAIL DTD 7.5.09) NCA. SEP 2009000049721 13.7.09 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 3955/09. SEP 2009000096591 6.8.09 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 4532/09. SEP 2009000128360 28.9.09 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 5502/09. SEP 2010000027978 16.3.10 RE-ISSUED AS PNM 1557/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY T TURNBULL, WHITBY, WITH TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 172HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALHALL, HELSINGBORG. PASSAGE METHIL FOR MALMO. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY UB-62. (SIBI)

General Comments

DEGRADED, COLLAPSED AT NE END, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 20.378 N,1 21.671 W
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FAQ

Where is the OSWIN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 20.378 N,1 21.671 W.

How deep is the OSWIN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 56 20.378 N,1 21.671 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OSWIN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the OSWIN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the OSWIN (PROBABLY) sink?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the OSWIN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OSWIN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the OSWIN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the OSWIN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OSWIN (PROBABLY)?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1737 tons.

What type of wreck is the OSWIN (PROBABLY)?

The OSWIN (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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