Orfordness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orfordness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.534 N,5 11.895 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.408900
  • Longitude: -5.198250
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORFORDNESS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2790
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4527/18 26.7.18 H4527/18 26.7.18 SUNK IN 502530N, 050830W. (BOT, WR 8/56). H4292/18 30.7.18 H4292/18 30.7.18 WK IN 502430N, 051150W, (ML 570, SNC PENZANCE). - NM 957/18. H4292/18 21.8.18 H4292/18 21.8.18 WK WITH 10FMS OVER. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER. (RA FALMOUTH). NCA. H4527/18 2.9.18 H4527/18 2.9.18 WK NO LONGER CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DELETED. - NM 1042/18. H2959/73 2.1.73 H2959/73 2.1.73 NOTHING FOUND DURING SEARCH USING MAGNETOMETER. (E GILES). AMENDED TO DEAD. (SEE ALSO [16505]).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-BLACKFRIARGATE. BUILT IN 1906. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ENGLISH SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR BARRY ROADS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-60. TWO MEN LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

SEE [16505]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 24.534 N,5 11.895 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORFORDNESS wreck located?

The ORFORDNESS wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.534 N,5 11.895 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORFORDNESS?

The seabed around the ORFORDNESS lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the ORFORDNESS sink?

The ORFORDNESS sank on Jul 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ORFORDNESS discovered?

The wreck of the ORFORDNESS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ORFORDNESS belong to?

The ORFORDNESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ORFORDNESS?

The ORFORDNESS had a tonnage of 2790 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORFORDNESS?

The ORFORDNESS is classified as a steam ship.

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