Ousel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Ousel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.099 N,2 59.264 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.368317
  • Longitude: -2.987733
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUSEL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 1533
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0642/57 14.2.57 H0642/57 14.2.57 SINKING POSITION GIVEN AS 340DEGS 2375FT FROM 3FR LTS ON NE CORNER OF BROMBOROUGH DOCK RIVER WALL OR 532205N, 025936W. (MERSEY DOCK & HARBOUR BOARD NM 2/57). INS AS DW, LT BUOY G CONL, FL(3)G. - NM 319/57. H2855/57 5.11.57 H2855/57 5.11.57 POSN AMENDED TO 1C NE OF BUOY 1. RAISED AND MOVED TO NEW POSN 532205N, 025911W. DISPERSAL AND/OR REMOVAL OPERATIONS IN HAND. (MERSEY DOCK & HARBOUR BOARD). WK & BUOY MOVED. - NM 2560/57. H2855/57 16.3.61 H2855/57 16.3.61 REP TO BE VISIBLE WRECK. (F C FAGIN, HN). INS AS ST. NE 3477. 16.12.69 16.12.69 TO BE SALVAGED. (LL, 13.12.69). 13.4.69 13.4.69 RECENTLY RAISED BY MERSEY DOCKS & HABROUR BOARD. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD). DELETE. - NM 1541/70. 8.9.70 8.9.70 WRECK AND BUOY COMPLETELY REMOVED. (MERSEY DOCKS & HARBOUR BOARD LTR, DTD 3.9.70). AMEND LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY FERGUSON BROS (PG), PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & CONTINENTAL SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR MANCHESTER. STRUCK BY OUTBOUND SS LIVERPOOL WHILST AT ANCHOR. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND WAS BEACHED. CARGO RECOVERED AND DECLARED CTL. (LL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the OUSEL wreck located?

The OUSEL wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.099 N,2 59.264 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OUSEL?

The seabed around the OUSEL lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the OUSEL sink?

The OUSEL sank on Jan 8, 1957.

When was the wreck of the OUSEL discovered?

The wreck of the OUSEL was discovered in 1957.

What country did the OUSEL belong to?

The OUSEL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OUSEL carrying?

The OUSEL was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the OUSEL?

The OUSEL had a tonnage of 1533 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUSEL?

The OUSEL is classified as a steam ship.

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