Ousebridge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ousebridge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.248 N,3 11.213 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.520800
  • Longitude: -3.186883
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUSEBRIDGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 84
Tonnage 5601
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2001

Surveying Details

H0723/40 5.8.40 H0723/40 5.8.40 POSN 533116N, 031106W OR 255.5 DEG 3.9M FROM VICTORIA BEACH MARK. - PFNM 1940/40. H0723/40 28.9.40 H0723/40 28.9.40 INS AS DW. - NM 2368/40. H3347/58 16.3.59 H3347/58 16.3.59 POSN 533114N, 031104W. (K1720). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 17.4.73 17.4.73 EXAMINATION BY DIVER IN AUG 1947. BUOYS PLACED & DISPERSAL BY EXPLOSIVES COMMENCED MARCH 1950. DISPERSAL CONTINUES AS CONVENIENT. DEPTH 5FT BELOW LBD. POSN 533112W, 031109W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 SHOWN AS DW IN 533112N, 031106.5W ON K3500 NO 9. NE 1951. 5.3.81 5.3.81 SHOWN AS DWP 1MTR IN 533114N, 031108W ON MDHC SURVEY JAN 81. LYING 084/264 DEGS. GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. (K8577/2). NE 1951.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the OUSEBRIDGE wreck located?

The OUSEBRIDGE wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.248 N,3 11.213 W.

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

The OUSEBRIDGE lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.248 N,3 11.213 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUSEBRIDGE?

The seabed around the OUSEBRIDGE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the OUSEBRIDGE sink?

The OUSEBRIDGE sank on Jul 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the OUSEBRIDGE discovered?

The wreck of the OUSEBRIDGE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the OUSEBRIDGE belong to?

The OUSEBRIDGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OUSEBRIDGE carrying?

The OUSEBRIDGE was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the OUSEBRIDGE?

The OUSEBRIDGE had a tonnage of 5601 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUSEBRIDGE?

The OUSEBRIDGE is classified as a steam ship.

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