Otto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Otto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 3.5 N,5 40.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.058333
  • Longitude: -5.675000
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OTTO
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 139
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M SSW FROM ST JOHNS PT, CO. DOWN. (BMVS). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 540330N, 054030W. ALSO REPORTED IN 541100N, 053200W. (LLWW1). BA 44. 1925 AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 44. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 45. H3562/69 29.11.72 H3562/69 29.11.72 NOT FOUND AFTER SQUARE SEARCH 4M BY 4M AROUND CHARTED POSN USING DCS BOTTOM SOFT GREY MUD SO PROBABLY SWALLOWED UP. (HMS FOX ROS, 24.11.72). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2319/72. H2112/75 22.1.76 H2112/75 22.1.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX 1975, HI 43/75). H5982/82 4.8.83 H5982/82 4.8.83 WKS SHOWN IN 540318N, 054102W AND 540314N 054118W. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C12, 1983). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR DUNDALK. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the OTTO wreck located?

The OTTO wreck is located at coordinates 54 3.5 N,5 40.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OTTO?

The seabed around the OTTO lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the OTTO sink?

The OTTO sank on Jan 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the OTTO discovered?

The wreck of the OTTO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the OTTO belong to?

The OTTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OTTO carrying?

The OTTO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OTTO?

The OTTO had a tonnage of 139 tons.

What type of wreck is the OTTO?

The OTTO is classified as a sailing vessel.

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