Golden Oriole (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Golden oriole (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 47.444 N,2 39.994 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.790733
  • Longitude: 2.666567
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 18
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2000

Surveying Details

H6411/21 INS WRECK ON 1408. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO NDWPA (1918). 24.3.61 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1504. H8169/68 & H3730/69 10.1.69 NO TRACE FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, ROS DTD 29.11.68). 21.11.72 SHOWN IN 524426N, 023836E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954 [7.11.72]. H1939/80 30.4.82 EXAM'D 2.11.81 IN 524723N, 024007E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.8 IN GEN DEPTH 39.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 3.0MTRS. SONAR LENGTH 21.9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 8). INS AS WK 36MTRS. BR STD. HH090/910/01 5.12.00 EXAM'D 2.7.00 IN 5247.444N, 0239.994E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.0, FOUL 38.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.1 IN GEN DEPTH 40-41MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LIES 018/198 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE LARGELY BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 910). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. - NM 238/01. SEP 2014/000168937 29.8.14 EXAM'D 12.6.14 IN 5247.446N, 0239.997E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.37 IN GEN DEPTH 39.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTR, HT 1.43MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DISCERNABLE FEATURES. MINOR SCOUR DEVELOPING LEADING N. (MMT, HI 1425). APPEARS AS A SLIGHT, ELONGATED MOUND. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 47.444 N,2 39.994 E.

How deep is the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 52 47.444 N,2 39.994 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 22, 1915.

When was the wreck of the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY)?

The GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY)?

The GOLDEN ORIOLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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