Orangemoor (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orangemoor (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.168 N,3 19.853 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.736133
  • Longitude: -3.330883
Wreck Depth 62.3 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.6 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 117.4
Sonar Width 33.3
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 110
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
Bottom Texture 6/4
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SUNK IN 494300N, 032300W OR 494700N, 032000W. (LL WW2). SUNK IN 494300N, 032300W (WW2SL & AXIX SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H095/39 WK IN 494800N, 032700W. (WESTERN APPROACHES GENERAL ORDERS NO 00319). NCA. H0113/45 CONTACT IN 494430N, 031930W. HEIGHT 30FT. (AUBD 2675B/12). H03504/51 13.8.51 AN OLD WK CONTACTED IN 494336N, 032018W DURING SEARCH FOR THE 'AFFRAY'. LIES 070/250DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 7.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 55MTRS. NC 2519. H4551/76 6.10.76 REPD IN 494345N, 032015W [OGB] USING DECCA OR 158DEGS, 34 MILES FROM START POINT. STANDS 24FT HIGH WITH A ROCK NEARBY. GEN DEPTH 38FMS. CARGO IS IRON ORE. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 17.9.76 & 30.11.76). 12.1.79 AMEND TO WK 33FMS. NE 2668. H1310/85 7.8.85 LOCATED IN 494413N, 031945W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 40FT ABOVE SEABED. (C WILLIAMS, 2.8.85). AMEND TO WK 58MTRS (31FMS) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86 24.6.86 WK LOCATED IN THIS POSN USING DECCA. (M HAWKINS). HH090/912/01 20.11.01 EXAM'D 27.7.01 IN 4944.175N, 0319.885W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.7 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN. FISHING BUOYS ON WK. (GARDLINE, HI 912). BR STD. 10.7.06 EXAM'D BY ROV 29.9.05. VERY BADLY MANGLED STEEL WK. APPEARS TO BE OF WELDED CONSTRUCTION. (ODYSSEY INTERNATIONAL). NCA. 9.10.15 EXAM'D 15.6.15 IN 4944.168N, 0319.853W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 62.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 69MTRS. LENGTH 117.4MTRS, WIDTH 33.3MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 110/290 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND WELL BROKEN. (MMT, HI 1480). AMEND TO NDW 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2015

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BONA FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY U 101. 18 MEN LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.168 N,3 19.853 W.

How deep is the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 62.3 meters and is located at coordinates 49 44.168 N,3 19.853 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) sank on May 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY)?

The ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5775 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY)?

The ORANGEMOOR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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