Hms Orianda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms orianda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.312 N,0 18.553 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.255200
  • Longitude: -0.309217
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ORIANDA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 39.6 m
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1914
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Surveying Details

HH100/351/06 10.3.93 LOCATED IN 541517.8N, 001827.3W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.3.93). LIES VERY CLOSE TO THE ELI IN 541517N, 001832W IN ONE PIECE AND UPRIGHT. WELL COVERED WITH SAND - ONLY TOP PART OF BOILER AND ENGINES SHOW ABOVE SEABED. (DIVE YORKSHIRE). INS AS WK 14MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). 19.11.97 POSN AMENDED TO JACKSON 1993 POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. HAD BEEN REQUISITIONED BY ADMITALTY FOR USE AS A MINESWEEPER (MS NO.99).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, WELL BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ORIANDA wreck located?

The HMS ORIANDA wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.312 N,0 18.553 W.

How deep is the HMS ORIANDA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ORIANDA lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 54 15.312 N,0 18.553 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ORIANDA?

The seabed around the HMS ORIANDA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS ORIANDA sink?

The HMS ORIANDA sank on Dec 19, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HMS ORIANDA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ORIANDA was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HMS ORIANDA belong to?

The HMS ORIANDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ORIANDA?

The HMS ORIANDA had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ORIANDA?

The HMS ORIANDA is classified as a trawler.

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