Orion (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 10.909 N,1 41.287 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.181817
  • Longitude: -1.688117
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORION (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Length 58.6 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 58
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 160
Tonnage 770
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

UK Hydrographic Office survey data for the shipwreck Orion (probably), located in the North Sea off the coast of the United Kingdom at coordinates 59 10.909 N, 1 41.287 W. The wreck lies at a least multi-beam depth of 78.4 meters within a general water depth of 83.4 meters with no scour. The structural dimensions of the underwater obstruction measure 58 meters in length, 8 meters in width, and 5 meters in height, oriented at 160/340 degrees with the bows facing south-southwest.

Surveying Details

H1001/40 SANK IN 590600N, 013500W. NCA. 11.5.72 INS AS NDW. BR STD. 27.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 88MTRS. BR STD. HH091/137/01 28.2.07 LOCATED 19.6.06 IN 5910.9085N, 0141.2865W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 78.44 IN GEN DEPTH 83.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. IDENTIFIED DURING POST-PROCESSING AND LEAST DEPTH IS FROM ONE PASS OF M/B. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND WK 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/137/01 30.7.07 NOW FULLY INVESTIGATED. ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-GOTHE '38, EX-MOTALA. BUILT IN 1870 BY MOTALA MV, AKTIEB, NORRKOPING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J RANG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 73NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE TRONDHEIM FOR ABERDEEN. SPRANG A LEAK AND WAS ABANDONED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, LISTING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 10.909 N,1 41.287 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORION (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ORION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 10.909 N,1 41.287 W.

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

The ORION (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 59 10.909 N,1 41.287 W.

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

The seabed around the ORION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the ORION (PROBABLY) sink?

The ORION (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 27, 1940.

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

The wreck of the ORION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ORION (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ORION (PROBABLY) belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the ORION (PROBABLY)?

The ORION (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 770 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORION (PROBABLY)?

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

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