Hms Orthos (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms orthos (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.389650
- Longitude: 1.862300
|
| Wreck Depth |
26.41 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
trawler
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
36.6 m |
| Width |
5.5 m |
| Sonar Length |
29.2 |
| Sonar Width |
6.6 |
| Shadow Height |
1 |
| Orientation |
35 |
| Tonnage |
218 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 9, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 20, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H3085/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES TONNAGE. H4282/26 14.10.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA (1917) IN 522300N, 015230E. BA 1543. H6285/69 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 522318N, 015132E ON SURVEY [K5733/2]. LC 1543. H6285/69 19.6.70 AMENDED TO WK 14FMS [25MTRS]. (KH LTR 15.8.70). LC 1543. H6285/69 27.1.70 A DEFINITE WRECK POSSIBLY THE 'ORTHOS' LOCATED DURING PIPE TOWING SURVEY USING MAGNETOMETER, E/S AND SIDE SCAN SONAR. FIXED BY DECCA. NO E/S OR DECCA READINGS AVAILABLE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84FT IN GEN DEPTH 91FT. SCOUR DEPTH 111FT. (KH, SURVEY [K5733/2], 1969). H1942/80 24.8.82 EXAM'D 17.2.82 IN 522320N, 015151E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.5 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4MTRS TO N OF WK. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 36.9MTRS, BEAM 5.39MTRS. SMALL WK LYING 152/332DEGS, BETWEEN TWO SAND RIDGES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM2403/82. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16 IN 5223.379N, 0151.738E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 29.2MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HEIGHT 1.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. WRECK IS BROEKN IN TWO PARTS AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK BY MINE OFF LOWESTOFT WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E
Hms Orthos (Probably) on Wreck Map
Hms Orthos (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E.
How deep is the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26.41 meters and is located at coordinates 52 23.379 N,1 51.738 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) sink?
The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 9, 1917.
When was the wreck of the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) belong to?
The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)?
The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 218 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY)?
The HMS ORTHOS (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.