Orania (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orania (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 16 N,0 7.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.266667
  • Longitude: 0.124167
Water Depth 780 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORANIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 1854
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 60 MILES NE OF THE SHETLANDS. (DODS) PLOTS IN 614000N, 001400E. NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. HH335/430/02 15.9.98 HH335/430/02 15.9.98 WK LOCATED IN 621600N, 000727E [WGD] USING TOBI [TOWED OCEAN BOTTOM INSTRUMENT]. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. HEIGHT 10MTRS. GEN DEPTH 780MTRS. (DR T LE BAS, SOUTHAMPTON OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE, LTR DTD 9.98). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1919 BY LINDHOLMENS VAW, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, U-50. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B FREDRIKA. 14 CREW LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PASSAGE FROM BUENOS AIRES FOR MALMO. CARGO MAIZE AND BRAN. CREW OF 24. 14 LOST (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ORANIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ORANIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 62 16 N,0 7.45 E.

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

The seabed around the ORANIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 780 meters deep.

When did the ORANIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ORANIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 11, 1940.

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

The wreck of the ORANIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ORANIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ORANIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ORANIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ORANIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ORANIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ORANIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1854 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORANIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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