Orion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.244 N,4 9.22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.520733
  • Longitude: -4.153667
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORION
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 10.4 m
Sonar Length 13
Sonar Width 1.9
Shadow Height 2.3
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN 513030N, 040830W, APPROX. (LL). H4557/79 27.7.81 INS AS USCPA 20MTRS. - NM 1894/81. H1135/82 11.3.83 LOCATED 18.2.83 IN 513115N, 040914W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 3.8MTRS, LENGTH 13MTRS, BEAM 1.9MTRS. SMALL CONTACT, IDENTIFIED AS MFV ORION, LYING 090/270 DEGS, BOWS E. THERE IS AN INDICATION OF A SMALL DECKHOUSE ON FOR'D PART OF THE WK. (HMS BULLDOG, 2.3.83). AMEND TO WK 22.5MTRS. BR STD. H3840/86 20.2.89 EXAM'D 8.6.88 IN 513113N, 040909W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.8 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 20MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 23.1.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (GARDLINE, HI1502). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SANK APPROX 2 MILES S OF OXWICH POINT.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ORION wreck located?

The ORION wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.244 N,4 9.22 W.

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

The ORION lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.244 N,4 9.22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORION?

The seabed around the ORION lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ORION sink?

The ORION sank on Jul 19, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ORION discovered?

The wreck of the ORION was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ORION belong to?

The ORION belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ORION?

The ORION is classified as a fishing vessel.

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