Otter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Otter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.726 N,0 0.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.678767
  • Longitude: -0.001083
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTTER
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 97
Tonnage 123
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2002

Surveying Details

H2534/74 5.3.80 H2534/74 5.3.80 BAD OBSTN (WK) REPD IN 544037N, 000001W. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL.1). NCA. HH090/554/01 2.2.93 HH090/554/01 2.2.93 INTACT WK EXAM'D 12.10.92 IN 544043.1N, 000002.7E [OGB] USING RANGE/RANGE HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65.3 IN GEN DEPTH 67.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 68.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. UPRIGHT ON GENTLY UNDULATING AND RIPPLED SEABED AND WITHIN A LARGE SCOUR. LIES 097/277DEG. MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE OBTAINED. (NP 1008, HI 554). BR STD. 28.8.08 28.8.08 DIVED 9.2008 IN LISTED POSN. IDENTIFIED BY BELL WHICH WAS SITTING ON THE DECK CLOSE TO THE BOILER. (A C JACKSON). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY J T ELTRINGHAM, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G ALDERSON-SMITH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SCARBOROUGH FOR FISHING AND RETURN. CAPTURED BY U 57 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, IN LARGE SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the OTTER wreck located?

The OTTER wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.726 N,0 0.065 W.

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

The OTTER lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.726 N,0 0.065 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OTTER?

The seabed around the OTTER lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the OTTER sink?

The OTTER sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the OTTER discovered?

The wreck of the OTTER was discovered in 1980.

What country did the OTTER belong to?

The OTTER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OTTER?

The OTTER had a tonnage of 123 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTTER?

The OTTER is classified as a trawler.

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