Oriole Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oriole Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 49.95 N,0 9.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.832500
  • Longitude: 0.165333
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIOLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1489
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1310/87 29.5.87 LOCATED NEAR LE HAVRE, IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS, OUTSIDE SHIPPING ROUTE. NOT DANGEROUS TO SHIPPING. SALVAGE OF CARGO IN HAND. (SOGETRAX - RESMAR, CHOISY LE ROI, FRANCE). NCA. POSN 495000N, 001000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING COMPANY AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-20 WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO LE HAVRE. 21 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, WWISL, NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13 & DODS). [SEE ALSO WK [13701] IN 510951N, 0015100E].

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FAQ

Where is the ORIOLE wreck located?

The ORIOLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.95 N,0 9.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIOLE?

The seabed around the ORIOLE lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the ORIOLE sink?

The ORIOLE sank on Jan 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ORIOLE discovered?

The wreck of the ORIOLE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ORIOLE belong to?

The ORIOLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORIOLE carrying?

The ORIOLE was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ORIOLE?

The ORIOLE had a tonnage of 1489 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIOLE?

The ORIOLE is classified as a steam ship.

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