Otranto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Otranto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45.995 N,6 29.307 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.766583
  • Longitude: -6.488450
Wreck Depth 9 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTRANTO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 163.1 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 12124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 16.10.18 POSN 6M N OF ORSAY ISLAND. (HMS MOUNSEY). 19.10.66 REPD SUNK AFTER COLLISION IN 1918. H1768/67 4.9.67 ONLY THE PROPELLOR & PROP SHAFT & ENGINE BLOCK REMAIN. (MIN OF TRANSPORT, TELECON). CHART AS DWPA IN 554600N, 062930W. NC 2722. 14.8.78 WK LOCATED IN MACHIR BAY IN 554600N, 062900W APPROX BY SUB AQUA DIVERS. CONTAINS MOTOR BIKES, ARMY VEHICLES, & LOCOMOTIVES. (STAFF DIVING OFFICER, FOSNI TELECON) H1270/78 17.11.82 BADLY BROKEN UP AND SPREAD OVER AREA OF ABOUT 100 SQ MTRS. DEEPEST PART LIES ABOUT 16MTRS, DUE W OF OLD RADAR TWR. BOILER ARE HIGHEST PART COMING TO WITHIN 9MTRS OF SURFACE. SITE IS LITTERED WITH LIVE SHELLS. WK OWNED BY TIM EPPS, PORT CHARLOTTE HOTEL, ISLAY. (EXERCISE SCOOBIE SCOOP, 3-17.9.82, REPORT). POSN INDICATED ON CHARTLET: 554600N, 062915W APPROX. CHART AS WK PA 9MTRS. BR STD. 12.5.99 VERY BROKEN AND SALVAGED. SIX BOILERS STANDING 5MTRS HIGH IN CENTRE OF WRECKAGE. (DIVER MAGAZINE APR'99). 28.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION CO. DRIFTED ASHORE & WAS TOTALLY WRECKED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH P & O LINER KASHMIR. HAD BEEN TAKEN OVER AS AN AUXILIARY CRUISER AND WAS BEING USED TO TRANSPORT AMERICAN TROOPS TO FRANCE. MANY LIVES WERE LOST. MOST OF SURVIVORS RESCUED BY HMS MOUNSEY.

General Comments

BADLY BROKEN UP, SALVAGED

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FAQ

Where is the OTRANTO wreck located?

The OTRANTO wreck is located at coordinates 55 45.995 N,6 29.307 W.

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

The OTRANTO lies at a depth of about 9 meters and is located at coordinates 55 45.995 N,6 29.307 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OTRANTO?

The seabed around the OTRANTO lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the OTRANTO sink?

The OTRANTO sank on Oct 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the OTRANTO discovered?

The wreck of the OTRANTO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the OTRANTO belong to?

The OTRANTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OTRANTO carrying?

The OTRANTO was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the OTRANTO?

The OTRANTO had a tonnage of 12124 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTRANTO?

The OTRANTO is classified as a steam ship.

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