Princess Olga (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Princess olga (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.522 N,0 16.025 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.375367
  • Longitude: -0.267083
Wreck Depth 46.5 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 52.1
Sonar Width 13.3
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 312
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 041.5,,,313.0
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Surveying Details

MINED APPROX 5 MILES NE OF SCARBOROUGH. HH090/730/01 17.11.97 EXAM'D 11.7.97 IN 542231.1N, 001601.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. LIES 122/302 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. POSSIBLE SEMI-BURIED WK SHOWING LITTLE RELIEF ABOVE SEABED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AREA OF DEBRIS WITH ONE MAJOR CHUNK. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 21.02.16 IN 5422.522N, 0016.025W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 52.1 MTRS, WIDTH 13.3MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 312/132. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT, WITH MOST OF THE STRUCTURE HAVING COLLAPSED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 46MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 IN PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M LANGLANDS & SONS, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 125NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ABERDEEN. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY THE GERMAN CRUISER 'KOLBERG'. (SIBI).

General Comments

Partially intact

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.522 N,0 16.025 W.

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

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.522 N,0 16.025 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 16, 1914.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY)?

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY)?

The PRINCESS OLGA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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