Oregis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Oregis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 0.705 N,1 25.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.011750
  • Longitude: -1.421617
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OREGIS
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1974
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.3.74 19.3.74 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AS OFF PRIORS HAVEN, TYNEMOUTH. (LL, 11.3.74). POSN 552042N, 012512W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 19.3.74 AGROUND ON BLACK MIDDENS ROCKS. (LL, 12.3.74). NCA. H1270/74 19.3.74 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (LL, 13.3.74 & TYNE NM 6/74). NCA. H1270/74 13.5.74 REFLOATED. (TYNE NM 11/74). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2009

Circumstances of loss

13.3.74 OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOULDER BROTHERS & CO. LTD. RAN AGROUND ON BLACK MIDDENS ROCKS. ONE RESCUER LOST. CREW RECOVERED. (LL, 11-13.3.74).

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FAQ

Where is the OREGIS wreck located?

The OREGIS wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.705 N,1 25.297 W.

When did the OREGIS sink?

The OREGIS sank on Mar 10, 1974.

When was the wreck of the OREGIS discovered?

The wreck of the OREGIS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the OREGIS belong to?

The OREGIS belonged to GB.