Orca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 14 S,13 11.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -20.233333
  • Longitude: 13.191667
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORCA
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Tonnage 137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 4.4.78 4.4.78 SANK OFF PALGRAVE POINT IN 11FMS OF WATER. (LL 4.4.78). NCA. 23.5.78 23.5.78 SANK 15 MILES N OF PALGRAVE POINT. (LL 22.5.78). 12.6.78 12.6.78 DECLARED CTL AND HAS BEGUN TO BREAK UP. (LL 23.6.78). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2006

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW LOST. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ORCA wreck located?

The ORCA wreck is located at coordinates 20 14 S,13 11.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORCA?

The seabed around the ORCA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ORCA sink?

The ORCA sank on Apr 1, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ORCA discovered?

The wreck of the ORCA was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ORCA belong to?

The ORCA belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the ORCA?

The ORCA had a tonnage of 137 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORCA?

The ORCA is classified as a fishing vessel.