Ousel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ousel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.144 N,1 22.005 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.102400
  • Longitude: 1.366750
Wreck Depth 19.2 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OUSEL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 35
Tonnage 1284
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H5824/60 3.3.61 H5824/60 3.3.61 EXAM'D IN 510607N, 012206E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT. (HMS SCOTT, 21.3.60). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H5824/60 14.11.61 H5824/60 14.11.61 POSN 510606N, 012204E, [500FT SE OF 1960 POSN]. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 58FT, FOUL AT 60FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 65 IN GEN DEPTH 87-90FT. SCOUR DEPTH 102FT. (HMS SCOTT, 4.5.61). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 4FT. BR STD. 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 9FMS 2FT [LAT]. NE 1828. 7.9.73 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 17.4MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 9.8.78 H4199/78 9.8.78 LOCATED ON 28.10.77 IN 510607N, 012206E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30MTRS. LIES 044/224DEGS, LENGTH 78MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 18.3MTRS. BR STD. HH090/606/01 1.2.94 HH090/606/01 1.2.94 EXAM'D 20.10.93 IN 510607.0N, 012206.4E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.2, FOUL AT 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.7MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING 035/215DEGS WITH 3 HIGH POINTS - HIGHEST AT CENTRE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 606). AMEND TO SW 19.2MTRS. BR STD. HH090/647/01 1.8.96 HH090/647/01 1.8.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 647). HH100/351/14 9.9.99 HH100/351/14 9.9.99 THIS WK IS PROBABLY THE 'OUSEL'. (I TODD, LTR DTD 6.9.99). NCA. 31.1.11 31.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5106.144N, 0122.005E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.63MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 7MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). BOWS SW. DEBRIS AT BOW AND CLOSE N OF BOW. RETAIN SW 19.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY WIGHAM RICHARDS & CO, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CORK SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 195 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM TO LIVERPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH THE SCOUT CLASS CRUISER HMS ACTIVE (3360 TONS). 5 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the OUSEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.144 N,1 22.005 E.

How deep is the OUSEL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 19.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 6.144 N,1 22.005 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OUSEL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the OUSEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the OUSEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the OUSEL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the OUSEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the OUSEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OUSEL (PROBABLY) carrying?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the OUSEL (PROBABLY)?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1284 tons.

What type of wreck is the OUSEL (PROBABLY)?

The OUSEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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