Orania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Orania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
41 11.1 N,8 41.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.185000
  • Longitude: -8.696667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORANIA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 1940
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2534/38 26.4.38 H2534/38 26.4.38 WK, VISIBLE AT HW, IN 411100N, 084200W, OR 020DEGS, 1.1C FROM E BREAKWATER LT, LEIXOES HBR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS ST. BR STD. H2534/38 12.5.38 H2534/38 12.5.38 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS, HOPED TO BE COMPLETED BY END OF YEAR. (LISBON HYDRO). NCA. H2534/38 31.1.40 H2534/38 31.1.40 DELETE. (LISBON NM 24/72/40). PRESUMABLY REMOVED, AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. - NM 201/40.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2009
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 11.1 N,8 41.8 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORANIA wreck located?

The ORANIA wreck is located at coordinates 41 11.1 N,8 41.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORANIA?

The seabed around the ORANIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ORANIA discovered?

The wreck of the ORANIA was discovered in 1938.