Orion Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Orion Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
54 16.014 N,1 17.885 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 32 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ORION |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 150 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 15, 1906 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1972 |
| Last Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 4.8.72 FOUNDERED ABOUT 60 MILES NE OF SPURN POINT. WHEN APPLYING VARIATION PLOTS IN 542900N, 010000E. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). NCA. 15.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541600N, 011800E, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4064/85 16.10.86 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (HUNTING SURVEYS, HI 321B). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 13, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
FOUNDERED. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).
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