Orchard Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Orchard reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 36.72 N,43 6.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.612000
  • Longitude: 43.106833
Wreck Depth 1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORCHARD REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 125.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.1
Orientation 70
Tonnage 2972
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1975
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 1999

Surveying Details

H1273/74 28.1.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 113630N, 430600E. (LLOYDS VOL.219 & INCISIVE TELEX, DTD 28.1.75). TELECON REQUEST FROM INCE & SON OF LONDON REQUESTING NM BE ISSUED. NAVIND 011/75 & TNM 287/75 ISSUED. H1273/74 27.2.75 FRENCH NM 75.06.67(T) ISSUED. NCA. H2541/75 12.3.75 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2MTRS IN 113642N, 430624E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE W. (FRENCH NM 75 08 28). - NM 702/75. H2541/75 14.6.76 LEAST DEPTH NOW 1.0MTR. (FRENCH NM 76 18 36). R/S. 21.2.77 MV 'ORCHARD REEFER', ONE PORTION FOUND IN 113642.8N, 430616.6E. LEAST DEPTH 1.0MTR IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1976). 22.9.82 NOW CHARTED AS DWP 1.0MTR IN 113642N, 430626.5E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). HH471/400/01 3.7.90 BUOY REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 23/37/90). - NM 1916/90. 13.10.99 DWP 1.0MTR, LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS, ORIENTATION 070/250DEGS, SHOWN IN 1136.720N, 4306.410E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7520 [INT 7118] [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 262.

Circumstances of loss

25.11.74 VESSEL, BUILT 1959, BY KIELER HOWALDTSWERKE A.G., KEIL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORCHARD REEFER (PTE) LTD. WAS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY FIRE WHILST ON PASAGE FROM JEDDAH FOR SINGAPORE. SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW TO DJIBOUTI ON 25.11.74, BUT DRIFTED AGROUND OFF MUSHA ISLAND. VESSEL WAS REFLOATED ON 21.1.75, BUT CAPSIZED & SANK 4 DAYS LATER. (LLOYDS 219 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORCHARD REEFER wreck located?

The ORCHARD REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 11 36.72 N,43 6.41 E.

How deep is the ORCHARD REEFER and where exactly is it located?

The ORCHARD REEFER lies at a depth of about 1 meters and is located at coordinates 11 36.72 N,43 6.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORCHARD REEFER?

The seabed around the ORCHARD REEFER lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ORCHARD REEFER sink?

The ORCHARD REEFER sank on Jan 25, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ORCHARD REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the ORCHARD REEFER was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ORCHARD REEFER belong to?

The ORCHARD REEFER belonged to SG.

What cargo was the ORCHARD REEFER carrying?

The ORCHARD REEFER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ORCHARD REEFER?

The ORCHARD REEFER had a tonnage of 2972 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORCHARD REEFER?

The ORCHARD REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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