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 |
|
| 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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