Orinon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Orinon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 55.755 N,1 28.949 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.929250
  • Longitude: -1.482483
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORINON
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 2571
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1302/19 4.1.19 H1302/19 4.1.19 WRECK LIES 197DEGS, 11M FROM CONTIS LT, OR IN 435508N, 012331W. (PARIS NM). H1135/21 22.2.21 H1135/21 22.2.21 POSN AMENDED TO 435600N, 034830W [PARIS DATUM] [012816W FROM GREENWICH]. (PARIS NM 14/293/21). - NM 406/21. H801/61 28.2.61 H801/61 28.2.61 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2665. 1.5.74 1.5.74 NDW SHOWN IN 435536N, 012830W ON FRENCH 6571 [RECEIVED 27.3.74]. NCA. 16.10.78 16.10.78 NDW SHOWN IN 435551N, 012848W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6786 [1978 EDN]. BR STD.. 17.8.00 17.8.00 NDW PA SHOWN ON FRENCH 6991[2ND EDN 2000, 1:368,000]. NCA, AWAIT LARGER SCALE FRENCH CHART. 17.12.08 17.12.08 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN 2008, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. 11.8.09 SEP 2009/000085522 11.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 4355.755N, 0128.949W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6786 [2ND EDN 2009, 1:130,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1895 BY ROPNER & SON, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 224HP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. DE NAV. OLAZARRI. PASSAGE BARCELONA FOR BILBAO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1, DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the ORINON wreck located?

The ORINON wreck is located at coordinates 43 55.755 N,1 28.949 W.

How deep is the ORINON and where exactly is it located?

The ORINON lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 43 55.755 N,1 28.949 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORINON?

The seabed around the ORINON lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ORINON sink?

The ORINON sank on Jun 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ORINON discovered?

The wreck of the ORINON was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ORINON belong to?

The ORINON belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the ORINON?

The ORINON had a tonnage of 2571 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORINON?

The ORINON is classified as a steam ship.

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