Oxford Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Oxford Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
6 9 N,3 28.667 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 102 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | OXFORD |
| Type | steam ship |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 19, 1950 |
| Bottom Texture | Mud |
| Original Detection Year | 1950 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | H815/51 12.3.51 H815/51 12.3.51 SS 'OXFORD' SCUTTLED IN 060900N, 032840E IN GEN DEPTH 56FMS. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE LAGOS, LTR DTD 16.1.51). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 22.5.07 SEP 2007/000039416 22.5.07 NOT LOCATED WITH M/B. DELETE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1188). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 27.1.10 27.1.10 STILL SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7187 [INT 2087] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. NE 595. |
| Last Amended Date | May 22, 2007 |
Circumstances of loss
CONDEMNED BY BOARD OF SURVEY. WAS TOWED OUT TO SEA & SCUTTLED. (DIRECTOR OF MARINE, LAGOS).
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