Hms Oriana Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms oriana Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 46.849 N,1 16.732 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.780817
  • Longitude: 1.278867
Wreck Depth 3.82 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ORIANA
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 8.4
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 235
Tonnage 295
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1948
Scour Dimensions 100.0,007.8,009.2,238
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL (2) G, 5 SEC, CLOSE E.
Surveying Details H1072/48 21.1.48 SUNK IN 514654N, 011648E - 092 DEG, 4.5M FROM CLACTON PIER LT. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. MARKED BY G CON BUOY CLOSE SE. (C IN C NORE, CSTH HARWICH, 20.1.48). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 372/48. H1072/48 20.11.50 INS LEGEND (MASTS) AGAINST WK. - NM 2256/50. H1072/48 7.10.54 EXAM'D 29.6.54 IN 514649N, 011648E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 8FT, FOUL AT 9FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10 IN GEN DEPTH 40FT. LIES N/S WITH SHOALEST PART TO NORTH. BUOY IS 140 DEG, 400FT FM WK. (HMS SHACKLETON, 29.6.54). AMEND TO WK 1FM 2FT WITH BUOY. NE 1975. 12.6.69 AMEND TO WK 1FM 1FT (LAT), WITH BUOY CLOSE E. NE 1975. 23.1.72 AMEND TO SW 2.1MTRS, WITH G CONL BUOY. NC 1975. H2101/74 16.1.74 EXAM'D 31.10.73 IN 514650N, 011649E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.4, FOUL AT 2.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 12.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.4MTRS. (HMS EGERIA, HI 13/73). AMEND TO SW 2.4MTRS BR STD. H6338/87 15.9.88 EXAM'D 16.7.88 IN 514649N, 011650E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.7, FOUL AT 2.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 45MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEG. MAG ANOMALY INDICATES FERROUS CONTENT IN EXCESS OF 90 TONS. (NP 1016, HI 421). AMEND TO SW 2.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH244/440/04 27.6.00 BUOY IS NOW LIT FL(2) G, 6 SEC. (SALMO(SE), FAX DTD 19.6.00). - NM 2963/00. HH244/440/04 8.8.00 SHOWN AS WK 3.1MTRS ON TH SURVEY DTD 3.6.00. NCA. RSDRA2024000232298 30.10.24 EXAM'D 7.2.2024; LOCATED IN 5146.849N, 0116.732E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 8.4MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS, ORIENT 235/055DEGS. CLEAR, LARGELY UNBROKEN WRECK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802-H525-14452). AMEND DW 3.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1946 AS EMPIRE FRIEDA. RENAMED IN 5.1947. MINED IN THE THAMES ESTUARY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 46.849 N,1 16.732 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ORIANA wreck located?

The HMS ORIANA wreck is located at coordinates 51 46.849 N,1 16.732 E.

How deep is the HMS ORIANA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ORIANA lies at a depth of about 3.82 meters and is located at coordinates 51 46.849 N,1 16.732 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ORIANA?

The seabed around the HMS ORIANA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HMS ORIANA sink?

The HMS ORIANA sank on Jan 19, 1948.

When was the wreck of the HMS ORIANA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ORIANA was discovered in 1948.

What country did the HMS ORIANA belong to?

The HMS ORIANA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ORIANA?

The HMS ORIANA had a tonnage of 295 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ORIANA?

The HMS ORIANA is classified as a tug.

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