Oriskany Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oriskany Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.59 N,5 50.756 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.076500
  • Longitude: -5.845933
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORISKANY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 26
Tonnage 1644
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0113/45 13.4.60 H0113/45 13.4.60 SUNK IN 500430N, 055110W. LENGTH 265FT, BREADTH 37FT. GAVE OFF OIL AND WOODEN WRECKAGE. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). H0113/45 13.4.60 H0113/45 13.4.60 ACCURATE POSN 500424N, 055100W. LENGTH 265FT, BREADTH 37FT, DIRECTION N/S. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 13.4.60 13.4.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500430N, 055112W. LENGTH 265FT, BREADTH 37FT, DIRECTION N/S. GAVE OFF OIL AND WOOD. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 301/152). H5051/70 13.1.71 H5051/70 13.1.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. NC 1148. H2613/78 10.3.78 H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 1.8.77 IN 500436N, 055040W [OGB] USING HF/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 75MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS. LYING 030/210DEGS, UPRIGHT BUT APPARENTLY NOT INTACT. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.2.14 10.2.14 EXAM'D 8.12 13 IN 5004.590N, 0550.756W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.2 IN GEN DEPTH 61.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 026/206 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. BOILERS, ENGINE AND SHAFT EVIDENT. (MMT, HI 1415). FWD PART PROBABLY SMASHED. AMEND WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (LAMBERT BROS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 305 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY SWAN HUNTER. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY U-480 WHEN PART OF EASTBOUND CONVOY BTC 78. CREW OF ALL 26 LOST. (SIBI & DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS SSW, FORE PART SMASHED

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FAQ

Where is the ORISKANY wreck located?

The ORISKANY wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.59 N,5 50.756 W.

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

The ORISKANY lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.59 N,5 50.756 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORISKANY?

The seabed around the ORISKANY lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the ORISKANY sink?

The ORISKANY sank on Feb 24, 1945.

When was the wreck of the ORISKANY discovered?

The wreck of the ORISKANY was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ORISKANY belong to?

The ORISKANY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORISKANY carrying?

The ORISKANY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ORISKANY?

The ORISKANY had a tonnage of 1644 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORISKANY?

The ORISKANY is classified as a steam ship.

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