Ora (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ora (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 53.73 N,0 47.658 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.895500
- Longitude: 0.794300
|
| Wreck Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ORA (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
57.9 m |
| Width |
10.4 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Tonnage |
924 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 29, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2006 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 25, 2012 |
Surveying Details
H4926/18 29.8.18 DW IN 495420N, 004700E. FUNNEL SHOWING AT LW. (DNTO DIEPPE). H5446/18 3.10.18 WK SHOWN IN 495342N, 004718E ON FRENCH WK CHART 10101. PROBABLY WK OF SS 'ORA'. CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1918). - NM 1145/18. H7386/18 10.12.18 DW IN 495350N, 004740E. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). H8208/22 15.12.22 AMENDED TO WK 6FMS (1918) IN 495346N, 004742E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 156/23. H6131/59 29.1.60 INS WK 6FMS [11MTRS]. NC 2612. 2.7.81 SS 'ORA' IN 495347N, 004744E [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976 NO.18090009). 2.7.81 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS IN 495346N, 004742E ON FRENCH 6824 [1981 EDN]. 15.4.86 SHOWN AS WK 11.0MTRS IN 495347N, 004744E [EUR]. NE 2147. H1271/86 5.11.86 SHOWN AS WK PD 11MTRS ON FRENCH 6794 [1986 EDN]. AMENDED TO WK PA 11MTRS. BR STD. 18.1.90 SHOWN AS WK PD 11MTRS ON FRENCH 6824 [2ND EDN 1989]. WK IN 495350.5N, 004744.5E [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [= PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988 NO.18090009). CHART AS WK PA 11MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 2451. [OGB] POSN: 495345.5N, 004745.5E. 28.11.06 SHOWN AS WK PD 11MTRS IN 4953.728N, 0047.662E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7417 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2148. 13.6.07 [EUR] POSN: 4953.784N, 0047.739W . (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.1.12 [WGD] POSN: 4953.730N, 0047.658E.
Circumstances of loss
SUNK AFTER COLLISION ON PASSAGE TO ROUEN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 53.73 N,0 47.658 E
Ora (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Ora (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ORA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The ORA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 53.73 N,0 47.658 E.
How deep is the ORA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ORA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 49 53.73 N,0 47.658 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ORA (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the ORA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 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.