St Oran Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St oran Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 17.667 N,4 56.652 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.294450
  • Longitude: -4.944200
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST ORAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 37.2 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 65
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 237
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7551/68 17.1.69 WK LOCATED 22.5.68 IN 551739N, 045637W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 132 IN GEN DEPTH 160FT. SCOUR DEPTH 162FT. SEABED FINE SAND, GREY MUD. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). INS AS WK 22FMS. BR STD. 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 2199. H2579/76 12.5.81 EXAM'D 27.11.80 IN 551740N, 045635W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.3 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, APPROX. INTACT, LYING 050/230 DEG. (HMS HERALD, HI 9/80). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/07 27.9.93 THIS WK REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THE BRITISH SS ST ORAN WHICH SANK 31.12.1920 FOLLOWING A COLLISION. BELL RECOVERED. SHE WAS CARRYING COAL AND SANK BETWEEN AILSA CRAIG AND TURNBERRY. (I G WHITTAKER, 17.9.93).
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 OF STEEL BY SCOTT & SONS OF BOWLING. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 35 HP, SINGLE SCREW. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE TROON FOR LARNE. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING A COLLISION.

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FAQ

Where is the ST ORAN wreck located?

The ST ORAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 17.667 N,4 56.652 W.

How deep is the ST ORAN and where exactly is it located?

The ST ORAN lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 17.667 N,4 56.652 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST ORAN?

The seabed around the ST ORAN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the ST ORAN sink?

The ST ORAN sank on Dec 30, 1920.

When was the wreck of the ST ORAN discovered?

The wreck of the ST ORAN was discovered in 1920.

What country did the ST ORAN belong to?

The ST ORAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST ORAN carrying?

The ST ORAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST ORAN?

The ST ORAN had a tonnage of 237 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST ORAN?

The ST ORAN is classified as a steam ship.

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