Oranjestad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oranjestad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 24.527 N,69 53.72 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.408783
  • Longitude: -69.895333
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORANJESTAD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2396
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4570/45 11.10.45 NDW PA IN 122433N, 695345W. (USHO NM 32/3620/45) - BA 1412. 17.3.75 NDW PA SHOWN IN 122433N, 695406W ON NETHERLANDS 211. - NE 702. 5.5.87 PSAD (1956) DATUM POSN: 122443N, 695336W. - NC 702.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1927, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 156, WHILE AT ANCHOR OUTSIDE ARUBA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAGO SHIPPING CO., 15 OF HER CREW WERE KILLED. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the ORANJESTAD wreck located?

The ORANJESTAD wreck is located at coordinates 12 24.527 N,69 53.72 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORANJESTAD?

The seabed around the ORANJESTAD lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the ORANJESTAD sink?

The ORANJESTAD sank on Feb 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ORANJESTAD discovered?

The wreck of the ORANJESTAD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ORANJESTAD belong to?

The ORANJESTAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ORANJESTAD?

The ORANJESTAD had a tonnage of 2396 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORANJESTAD?

The ORANJESTAD is classified as a steam ship.

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