Ouse (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ouse (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.196 N,0 3.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.536600
  • Longitude: -0.058883
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUSE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 132.8
Sonar Width 23.5
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1004
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2014

Surveying Details

H0807/40 5.9.40 POSN 190DEGS NEWHAVEN, 15 MILES. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 2.9.40). PLOTS IN 503145N, 000030W, APPROX. NCA. 23.7.71 INS AS USCPA 28MTRS. NC 1652. H2946/73 11.6.73 NOT FOUND IN THIS POSN TO ABOUT 0.5MILES EITHER SIDE. (CABLE ROUTE SURVEY, [K6625/2]). 4.4.78 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. NC 2450 & NE 1652. H2699/76 5.12.80 LOCATED 25.6.75 IN 503209N, 000319W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/75). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 16.2.87 EXAM'D 9.8.86 IN 503209N, 000327W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48.7 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 12.5MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LYING 060/240 DEG. VERY LARGE UPRIGHT WK, BUT WITH NO APPARENT SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAINING. (NP 1008, HI 317B). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.2.14 EXAM'D 4.3.14 IN 5032.196N, 0003.533W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.45 IN GEN DEPTH 55.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 132.8MTRS, WIDTH 55.5MTRS, HT 7.05MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP AND COLLAPSING. (NETSUVEY, HI 1435). UPRIGHT, BOWS SW, BROKEN MIDSHIPS. RETAIN WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOBSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LONDON MIDLAND SCOTTISH RAILWAY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 331NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR COWES. SANK IN A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS RYDE AFTER AVOIDING A TORPEDO FIRED BY A GERMAN E-BOAT. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS SW, UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the OUSE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.196 N,0 3.533 W.

How deep is the OUSE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.196 N,0 3.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUSE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the OUSE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the OUSE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OUSE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OUSE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OUSE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OUSE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OUSE (POSSIBLY)?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1004 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUSE (POSSIBLY)?

The OUSE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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