Hms Orthos (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms orthos (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.389650
  • Longitude: 1.862300
Wreck Depth 26.41 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 5.5 m
Sonar Length 29.2
Sonar Width 6.6
Shadow Height 1
Orientation 35
Tonnage 218
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3085/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES TONNAGE. H4282/26 14.10.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917) IN 522300N, 015230E. BA 1543. H6285/69 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 522318N, 015132E ON SURVEY [K5733/2]. LC 1543. H6285/69 19.6.70 AMENDED TO WK 14FMS [25MTRS]. (KH LTR 15.8.70). LC 1543. H6285/69 27.1.70 A DEFINITE WRECK POSSIBLY THE 'ORTHOS' LOCATED DURING PIPE TOWING SURVEY USING MAGNETOMETER, E/S AND SIDE SCAN SONAR. FIXED BY DECCA. NO E/S OR DECCA READINGS AVAILABLE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84FT IN GEN DEPTH 91FT. SCOUR DEPTH 111FT. (KH, SURVEY [K5733/2], 1969). H1942/80 24.8.82 EXAM'D 17.2.82 IN 522320N, 015151E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.5 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4MTRS TO N OF WK. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 36.9MTRS, BEAM 5.39MTRS. SMALL WK LYING 152/332DEGS, BETWEEN TWO SAND RIDGES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM2403/82. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16 IN 5223.379N, 0151.738E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 29.2MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HEIGHT 1.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. WRECK IS BROEKN IN TWO PARTS AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE OFF LOWESTOFT WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E.

How deep is the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26.41 meters and is located at coordinates 52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 218 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)?

The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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