Otis Tarda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Otis tarda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 38.025 N,2 10.481 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.633750
  • Longitude: 2.174683
Wreck Depth 33.65 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTIS TARDA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 61.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 59.8
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 63
Tonnage 759
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 145.5,,007.1,002.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2017

Surveying Details

H4282/26 14.10.26 INS AS DW(1916)(PA). H335/31 14.1.31 AMEND TO DW (PA). H1005/42 21.3.42 AMEND TO NDWPA ON WK CHARTS. DELETE FROM NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS. - NM 619/42. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH. NO EXTENSIVE SEARCH MADE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 47/69). DELETED. 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 523828N, 0210030 [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [REC'D 7.11.72]. HH090/611/01 24.10.94 LOCATED 8.7.94 IN 523759.97N, 021035.50E [OGB] USING SYLEDS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 32.3, FOUL 32.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 39.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4-5MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 3901/94. SEP 2017/000067039 7.8.17 EXAM'D 16.3.17 IN 5238.025N, 0210.481E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 59.8MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HEIGHT 7.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/243 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 145.5MTRS, 7.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 002 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1516). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the OTIS TARDA wreck located?

The OTIS TARDA wreck is located at coordinates 52 38.025 N,2 10.481 E.

How deep is the OTIS TARDA and where exactly is it located?

The OTIS TARDA lies at a depth of about 33.65 meters and is located at coordinates 52 38.025 N,2 10.481 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OTIS TARDA?

The seabed around the OTIS TARDA lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the OTIS TARDA sink?

The OTIS TARDA sank on Jun 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the OTIS TARDA discovered?

The wreck of the OTIS TARDA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the OTIS TARDA belong to?

The OTIS TARDA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the OTIS TARDA?

The OTIS TARDA had a tonnage of 759 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTIS TARDA?

The OTIS TARDA is classified as a steam ship.

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