Oriole Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oriole Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 21.167 N,7 9.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.352783
  • Longitude: -7.158333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIOLE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 172
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2.5 MILES N OF STAKKEN PT, FAROES (WW2SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 622110N, 070930W IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. INS AS NDW.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE & SANK N OF FAROES. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ORIOLE wreck located?

The ORIOLE wreck is located at coordinates 62 21.167 N,7 9.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIOLE?

The seabed around the ORIOLE lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ORIOLE sink?

The ORIOLE sank on Jan 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ORIOLE discovered?

The wreck of the ORIOLE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ORIOLE belong to?

The ORIOLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ORIOLE?

The ORIOLE had a tonnage of 172 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIOLE?

The ORIOLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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