Maid Of Orleans Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maid of orleans Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.237 N,0 39.195 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.137283
  • Longitude: -0.653250
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAID OF ORLEANS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 115
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 130
Tonnage 2386
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 067.0,,002.0,090
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2722/44 7.7.44 SUNK 062DEGS, 1.6M FROM E4 BUOY. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). GIVES APPROX POSN 500830N, 003942W. H02722/44 21.7.44 NDW PA IN 500830N, 004000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1531/44. 28.7.44 SONAR CONTACT IN 501000N, 004000W. TAKEN TO BE WK OF 'MAID OF ORLEANS'. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H03737/44 10.11.44 NOW CHARTED IN 501000N, 004000W. SQ. DATE. H4121/76 9.11.76 OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA - NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). 9.10.86 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. 22.8.91 WK LOCATED IN 500817.5N, 003907W [EUR] [+/- 20MTRS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.2 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. LIES N/S. (FR WK NO 18100002). CHART AS WK 40MTRS IN 500812N, 003906W [OGB]. NE 2450. 15.6.07 LIES IN 5008.288N, 0039.118W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). [WGD] POSN: 5008.233N, 0039.200W. BR STD. 8.4.14 LOCATED 17.2.14 IN 5008.237N, 0039.195W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.1 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 67MTRS E FROM NW END. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN THREE PARTS, HIGHLY DEGRADED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1430). ?UPRIGHT, BOWS NW. BROKEN FWD OF MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 43MTRS.
Last Amended Date Apr 8, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY W DENNY & BROS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY. TURBINE ENGINES FOR 24 KNOTS. PASSAGE NORMANDY FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT WHILE SERVING AS AN AUXILIARY TRANSPORT DURING THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. TORPEDOED BY ?U988A. 5 LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BROKEN MIDSHIPS

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FAQ

Where is the MAID OF ORLEANS wreck located?

The MAID OF ORLEANS wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.237 N,0 39.195 W.

How deep is the MAID OF ORLEANS and where exactly is it located?

The MAID OF ORLEANS lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.237 N,0 39.195 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAID OF ORLEANS?

The seabed around the MAID OF ORLEANS lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the MAID OF ORLEANS sink?

The MAID OF ORLEANS sank on Jun 28, 1944.

When was the wreck of the MAID OF ORLEANS discovered?

The wreck of the MAID OF ORLEANS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the MAID OF ORLEANS belong to?

The MAID OF ORLEANS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MAID OF ORLEANS?

The MAID OF ORLEANS had a tonnage of 2386 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAID OF ORLEANS?

The MAID OF ORLEANS is classified as a steam ship.

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