Hms Stella Orion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms stella orion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.216 N,1 8.947 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.520267
  • Longitude: 1.149117
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STELLA ORION
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 417
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1940
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01037/40 22.1.41 H01037/40 22.1.41 DW IN 513104N, 010909E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 94/41. H01037/40 28.4.41 H01037/40 28.4.41 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 3FMS 4FT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 934/41. H01037/40 21.4.42 H01037/40 21.4.42 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6FMS. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 833/42. H01037/40 8.1.46 H01037/40 8.1.46 EXAM'D 20.12.45 AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 46FT, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST DEPTH 46FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 6.1.46). - NM 43/46. H01025/40 21.7.48 H01025/40 21.7.48 POSN 513112N, 010900E. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 46FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 16.7.48). NCA. H01037/40 11.12.61 H01037/40 11.12.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 49FT, FOUL AT 51FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52FT IN GEN DEPTH 65FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 16.11.61). BR STD. H1331/65 25.3.65 H1331/65 25.3.65 EXAM'D 10.11.64 IN 513113N, 010859E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 10.11.64). - NM 725/65. H2813/60 3.5.66 H2813/60 3.5.66 A/S SWEEP & E/S ON 22.9.65. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SCOUR 62FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). H3161/69 11.10.73 H3161/69 11.10.73 EXAM'D IN 513111N, 010903E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 47FT, FOUL 47.9FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.2FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SCOUR 63FT. SMALL SCOUR. (PLA MAPLIN). NC 1607. 8.4.87 1987 EXAM'D 8.4.87. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5MTRS. SCOUR 3.7MTRS EXTEDNS 80MTRS NE AND SW. EXTENDS 80MTRS E/W, 40MTRS N/S. (PLA). 10.4.90 10.4.90 LOCATED. (PLA 202/3-9, DTD 23.1.90, PLA WK/OB REPORT NO.13/73 E14/88). 26.2.07 26.2.07 EXAM'D 2003 IN LISTED POSN. SMALL DISPERSED WK WELL DEEPER THAT ANY VESSEL LIKELY TO USE THE AREA. STANDS 4MTRS PROUD OF SEABED. RETAIN AS SW 14.3MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT DTD 24.7.03). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 11.1939. MINED. (WW2SL & COLLEDGE).

General Comments

SMALL, DISPERSED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.216 N,1 8.947 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS STELLA ORION wreck located?

The HMS STELLA ORION wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.216 N,1 8.947 E.

How deep is the HMS STELLA ORION and where exactly is it located?

The HMS STELLA ORION lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.216 N,1 8.947 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STELLA ORION?

The seabed around the HMS STELLA ORION lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HMS STELLA ORION sink?

The HMS STELLA ORION sank on Nov 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS STELLA ORION discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STELLA ORION was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS STELLA ORION belong to?

The HMS STELLA ORION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STELLA ORION?

The HMS STELLA ORION had a tonnage of 417 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STELLA ORION?

The HMS STELLA ORION is classified as a trawler.

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