Orion (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Orion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 59.685 N,1 22.22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.994750
  • Longitude: -1.370333
Wreck Depth 14.11 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORION (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Sonar Length 4.3
Sonar Width 5.3
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 65
Tonnage 2164
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1913
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/796/01 31.12.98 EXAM'D 11.8.98 IN 5459.683N, 0122.218W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT FOUL 12.0MTRS BUT NOT SWEPT CLEAR DUE TO NETS AND RISK TO VESSEL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). INS AS WK 13.7MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/15 15.2.00 WK IN 5459.684N, 0122.218W [WGD] IS A SS. WELL BROKEN UP WITH ONLY THE ENGINES STANDING PROUD OF THE SEABED. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'ORION' OR THE 'SUNNIVA'. (R M STEVENSON, LTR DTD 9.2.00). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 26.3.19 IN 5459.685N, 0122.220W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. LENGTH 4.3MTRS, WIDTH 5.3MTRS, HT 4.4MTRS. REMAINS OF WELL BROKEN UP WRECK. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 14.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 15, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LIBAU. STRANDED. (SIBI).

General Comments

REMAINS OF WELL BROKEN UP WRECK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 59.685 N,1 22.22 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORION (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ORION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.685 N,1 22.22 W.

How deep is the ORION (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ORION (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14.11 meters and is located at coordinates 54 59.685 N,1 22.22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORION (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ORION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ORION (PROBABLY) sink?

The ORION (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 21, 1913.

When was the wreck of the ORION (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ORION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the ORION (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ORION (PROBABLY) belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ORION (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ORION (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ORION (PROBABLY)?

The ORION (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2164 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORION (PROBABLY)?

The ORION (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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