An Oriant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
An oriant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25 N,11 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.416667
  • Longitude: -11.500000
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AN ORIANT
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 38 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.11.00 SANK 57 MILES OFF THE WEST COAST OF IRELAND. SANK 110KMS OFF KERRY HEAD. (LL 2.10.00). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1976. VESSEL WAS SWAMPED BY A GIANT WAVE. OVERALL CONDITIONS WERE 50 KNOT WINDS AND 20FT WAVES. 8 MISSING, 3 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the AN ORIANT wreck located?

The AN ORIANT wreck is located at coordinates 52 25 N,11 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AN ORIANT?

The seabed around the AN ORIANT lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the AN ORIANT sink?

The AN ORIANT sank on Oct 1, 2000.

When was the wreck of the AN ORIANT discovered?

The wreck of the AN ORIANT was discovered in 2000.

What country did the AN ORIANT belong to?

The AN ORIANT belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the AN ORIANT?

The AN ORIANT had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the AN ORIANT?

The AN ORIANT is classified as a fishing vessel.

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