Orsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Orsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.797 N,0 16.828 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.746617
  • Longitude: 0.280467
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORSA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 43.4
Sonar Width 22.2
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 321
Tonnage 1478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7236/39 4.11.39 MAST SHOWING ABOUT 3FT ABOVE WATER IN POSN 534430N, 001600E. (MINORCA 1939). - FTNM 2452/39. H0146/39 27.12.39 INS DWPA IN 534430N, 001600E. - FNM 2882/39. 24.10.39 WKS REPD 344 DEGS HUMBER LT V 11MILES AND 349 DEGS HUMBER LT V 10.9MILES. (HMS MAORI, 24.10.39). H0146/39 27.12.39 SANK 150 DEGS 15 MILES FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (SHIPPING CASUALTIES 10.12.39). H01624/44 14.6.44 WK LOCATED IN 534446N, 001627E. SWEEP PARTED AT 20FT, CLEARED AT 17FT. IDENTIFIED AS ORSA. (CAPT MS HUMBER, 14.4.44). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 5FT. LC 1190. H01624/44 17.3.45 SWEPT CLEAR 37FT, FOUL 40FT [MLWS] AFTER DISPERSAL. A PORTION OF A LIFE-BUOY RECOVERED DURING DISPERSAL OPERATIONS ESTABLISHING THIS AS ORSA. (CAPT MS HUMBER, 15.7.44). AMEND TO WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 779/45. H01624/44 22.3.47 G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S, LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (TH). - NM 762/47. H01624/44 10.10.48 CLEAR TO 45FT AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. (C-IN-C NORE 8.10.48). H01624/44 28.1.49 EXAM' D IN 534452N, 001624E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 48FT, SURROUNDING DEPTH 74 FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 68FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 195/49. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK 13.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. 18.11.77 AMEND TO SW 13.9MTRS [LAT]. NE 109. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 7.9.77 IN 534447.2N, 001658.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 20.6MTRS. WELL BROKEN UP. (SOISS, HI 54/77). BR STD. SEP 2016/000053291 6.10.16 EXAM'D 6.4.16; IN 5344.797N, 0016.828E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 43.4MTRS, WIDTH 22.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 321/141 DEGS. WRECK HAS BROKEN UP AND DISINTEGRATED WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 16.6MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY NEW WATERWAY SB CO, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDESDALE SHIPOWNER CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 144HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BORDEAUX. CARGO COAL. MINED.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.797 N,0 16.828 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORSA wreck located?

The ORSA wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.797 N,0 16.828 E.

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

The ORSA lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.797 N,0 16.828 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORSA?

The seabed around the ORSA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ORSA sink?

The ORSA sank on Oct 21, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ORSA discovered?

The wreck of the ORSA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ORSA belong to?

The ORSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORSA carrying?

The ORSA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ORSA?

The ORSA had a tonnage of 1478 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORSA?

The ORSA is classified as a steam ship.

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