Orchis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Orchis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.767 N,4 34.627 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.279450
  • Longitude: -4.577117
Wreck Depth 37.52 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORCHIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 50.5
Sonar Width 10.1
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 82
Tonnage 483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1935
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H8413/35 17.12.35 SANK APPROX 6M S X E 0.5E FROM ST CATHERINES LT. (KHM, PLYMOUTH). H8413/35 1.4.60 FOUNDERED 4-5M S BY W OF PENCARROW HD. A SEARCH WAS MADE BY SWEEPING AT A DEPTH OF 20FMS BELOW LWST AND WITH A DRAG ON THE SEA BOTTOM OVER AN AREA HAVING A RADIUS 0.5M WITH THE POSN 4.5M S BY W [CORRECT MAG] FROM PENCARROW HD, BUT NO WRECK OR OBSTN WAS LOCATED. (TH, 9.12.35). H1310/87/1 - H1270/86 27.1.87 27.1.87 WK LOCATED IN 501641N, 043426W [OGB] USING DECCA & MAGNETOMETER. IDENTIFIED AS THE ORCHIS. (T P FORD, 8.1.87). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H1310/87/1 5.3.87 WK STANDS ABOUT 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. IT LIES IN TWO SECTIONS, ORIENTATED 060/240DEGS. IDENTIFIED BY BUILDER'S PLATE. (T P FORD, 13.2.87). PLOTS VERY CLOSE TO OWEN RK. NCA. HH100/351/19 24.12.02 [WGD] POSN: 5016.746N, 0434.632W USING DGPS. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 17.12.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 20.5.04 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND WK 36MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000287353 25.11.20 WRECK LOCATED 23.4.20 IN POSITION 5016.767N, 0434.627W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.52 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 41 MTRS, LENGTH 50 MTRS, WIDTH 10 MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1 MTRS, ORIENTATION 082 DEGS. (HI1678, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY LTD). AMEND NDW 37 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY R COCK & CO, APPLEDORE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R COCK & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY PLENTT & SON, NEWBURY. PASSAGE PAR FOR ABERDEEN. SPRANG A LEAK IN THE AFTER PART OF THE ENGINE ROOM, WAS ABANDONED AND LATER SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the ORCHIS wreck located?

The ORCHIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.767 N,4 34.627 W.

How deep is the ORCHIS and where exactly is it located?

The ORCHIS lies at a depth of about 37.52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.767 N,4 34.627 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORCHIS?

The seabed around the ORCHIS lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the ORCHIS sink?

The ORCHIS sank on Nov 30, 1935.

When was the wreck of the ORCHIS discovered?

The wreck of the ORCHIS was discovered in 1935.

What country did the ORCHIS belong to?

The ORCHIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORCHIS carrying?

The ORCHIS was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the ORCHIS?

The ORCHIS had a tonnage of 483 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORCHIS?

The ORCHIS is classified as a steam ship.

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