Orangemoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orangemoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.04 N,3 23.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.717333
  • Longitude: -3.384500
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORANGEMOOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 5775
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H095/39 14.3.96 H095/39 14.3.96 SUNK IN 494300N, 032300W APPROX. (WW2SL). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 HH090/912/01 20.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BONA TO THE TYNE. (LL WW2 & WW2SL). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1923 BY NORTHUMBERLAND S B CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY MOOR LINE, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF CAPE ST VINCENT WHILST EN-ROUTE BONA TO THE TYNE. 18 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ORANGEMOOR wreck located?

The ORANGEMOOR wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.04 N,3 23.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORANGEMOOR?

The seabed around the ORANGEMOOR lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the ORANGEMOOR sink?

The ORANGEMOOR sank on May 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ORANGEMOOR discovered?

The wreck of the ORANGEMOOR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ORANGEMOOR belong to?

The ORANGEMOOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORANGEMOOR carrying?

The ORANGEMOOR was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ORANGEMOOR?

The ORANGEMOOR had a tonnage of 5775 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORANGEMOOR?

The ORANGEMOOR is classified as a steam ship.

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