Ora (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ora (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.36 N,0 47.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.906000
  • Longitude: 0.785000
Wreck Depth 13 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 67
Tonnage 924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2012

Surveying Details

H4926/18 29.8.18 SANK IN 495420N, 004700E. FUNNEL SHOWS AT LW. (DNTO, DIEPPE). WK IN 495350N, 004740E. (FR WK RECORDS 1918). CHART AS WK IN 495340N, 004740E. - FNM 581/18. 15.12.22 TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 48/22). DELETE. - NM 156/23 H2917/73 28.3.73 WK, 2MTRS HIGH, LOCATED IN 495422N, 004709E DURING CABLE ROUTE SURVEY USING SIDE SCAN SONAR. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 7FMS. (PROF. CHESTERMAN, SEPT 1972). H2917/73 5.6.73 WK, LEAST DEPTH 13MTRS [7FMS], IN 495422N, 004709E. (BREST NM 73 17 06). BA 2147. H2591/70 8.4.74 LOCATED IN 495419N, 004711E USING DECCA. LIES ENE/WSW. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. LENGTH 80MTRS. (DECCA SURVEY [K6503/6]). 1.7.81 UNKNOWN WK IN 495425N, 004711E [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 14 MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO 18090118). 1.7.81 SHOWN IN 495422N, 004709E ON FR 6824 [1981 EDN]. NCA. 15.4.86 SHOWN AS WK 13MTRS IN 495425N, 004711E [EUR]. NE 2147 [1986 EDN]. 25.1.12 2[WGD] POSN: 4954.360N, 0047.100E.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WHILE ON PASSAGE TO ROUEN.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 54.36 N,0 47.1 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ORA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.36 N,0 47.1 E.

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

The ORA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.36 N,0 47.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ORA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ORA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ORA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ORA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ORA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ORA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ORA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ORA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ORA (POSSIBLY)?

The ORA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 924 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORA (POSSIBLY)?

The ORA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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