Mary Orr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mary orr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.034 N,5 42.059 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.300567
  • Longitude: -5.700983
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARY ORR
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 91
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 8M N BY E FROM PENDEEN LTHO. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 501745N, 054131W. NCA. POSN ACCEPTED AS 501800N, 054200W. FOR FILING ONLY. POSN SAME AS 'WATER LILY' [16426]. H2537/28 28.8.28 NOT CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 16.12.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1868 BY C CONNELL & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARWOOD & CO. COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION. PASSAGE RUNCORN FOR DIEPPE. WAS CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY BOMBS 8M N BY E FROM PENDEEN LTHO. NO LIVES LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the MARY ORR wreck located?

The MARY ORR wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.034 N,5 42.059 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARY ORR?

The seabed around the MARY ORR lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the MARY ORR sink?

The MARY ORR sank on Sep 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the MARY ORR discovered?

The wreck of the MARY ORR was discovered in 1917.

What country did the MARY ORR belong to?

The MARY ORR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARY ORR carrying?

The MARY ORR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARY ORR?

The MARY ORR had a tonnage of 91 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARY ORR?

The MARY ORR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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