Uss Osprey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss osprey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.473 N,0 54.885 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.257883
  • Longitude: -0.914750
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS OSPREY
Type minesweeper
Flag US
Length 67 m
Width 10 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 9.8
Orientation 63
Tonnage 810
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 5, 1944
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2003

Surveying Details

21.2.45 A GOOD SONAR CONTACT REPD ON 21.2.45 IN 501524N, 005448W. (ESCORT GROUP 17, AUBD 304/24). H4121/76 8.11.76 H4121/76 8.11.76 EXAM'D 19.6.76 IN 501526.5N, 005447.8W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 66-69MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 260FT. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. UNEVEN SEABED WITH 3MTR RIPPLES/RIDGES. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 55MTRS. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH100/351/17 9.8.01 HH100/351/17 9.8.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS THE OSPREY. INTACT AND LIES ON STBD SIDE. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AND VERY SOLID. BRIDGE SECTION HAS SLIGHTLY COLLAPSED. (D WOODWARD & T BOYLES). NCA. HH090/952/01 5.11.03 HH090/952/01 5.11.03 EXAM'D 22.6.03 IN 5015.473N, 0054.885W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.5 IN GEN DEPTH 67-69MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.8MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND WK 59MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

A RAUEN CLASS MINESWEEPER. PENNANT NUMBER AM-56. MINED.

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the USS OSPREY wreck located?

The USS OSPREY wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.473 N,0 54.885 W.

How deep is the USS OSPREY and where exactly is it located?

The USS OSPREY lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.473 N,0 54.885 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS OSPREY?

The seabed around the USS OSPREY lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the USS OSPREY sink?

The USS OSPREY sank on Jun 5, 1944.

When was the wreck of the USS OSPREY discovered?

The wreck of the USS OSPREY was discovered in 1945.

What country did the USS OSPREY belong to?

The USS OSPREY belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the USS OSPREY?

The USS OSPREY had a tonnage of 810 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS OSPREY?

The USS OSPREY is classified as a minesweeper.

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