Oriental Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Oriental Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 37.274 N,67 9.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.621233
  • Longitude: 67.155833
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIENTAL
Type motor vessel
Flag SO
Length 147.8 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5986
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 2017

Surveying Details

2.7.73 AGROUND 14M S OF KARACHI, OPPOSITE BAR AT PHITTI CREEK ENTRANCE. (LLOYDS VOL.213). 30.8.73 NOW REPORTED 17M S OF MANORA LTHO, IN 243400N, 670600E APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA. H2997/71 13.11.73 STRANDED IN 243430N, 670642E APPROX. (KARACHI NM 28/73). - NM 2281/73. H2997/71 7.1.74 POSN NOW 243715N, 670920E. (KARACHI NM 34/73). - NM 153/74. 5.12.75 SALVAGE EXPECTED TO RECOMMENCE IN DEC'75, BUT THERE ARE NO CHANCES OF VESSEL BEING REFLOATED AS SHE HAS BROKEN IN TWO. (LL, 4.1.75). H2997/71 15.3.77 SHOWN IN 243432N, 670645E ON US 63061 [1976 EDN]. NCA, THIS WAS ORIGINAL POSN SINCE AMENDED BY KARACHI NM 34/73. 11.10.96 ST SHOWN IN 243712N, 670918E ON PAKISTAN 5 [NOV'95 EDN). NE 1284. 6.12.99 SHOWN IN 2437.200N, 6709.300E [UND] ON PAKISTAN 20 [INT 7316] [DEC'97 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 59. 27.8.03 SHOWN IN 2437.250N, 6709.32E [WGD] ON PAKISTAN 20 [INT 7316] [FEB'03 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 59.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1955 BY SHORT BROS. LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAN YANG SHIPPING COMPANY. ON PASSAGE FROM WHAMPOA FOR KARACHI. RAN AGROUND AT ENTRANCE TO PHITTI CREEK. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the ORIENTAL wreck located?

The ORIENTAL wreck is located at coordinates 24 37.274 N,67 9.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIENTAL?

The seabed around the ORIENTAL lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ORIENTAL sink?

The ORIENTAL sank on Jun 26, 1973.

When was the wreck of the ORIENTAL discovered?

The wreck of the ORIENTAL was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ORIENTAL belong to?

The ORIENTAL belonged to SO.

What cargo was the ORIENTAL carrying?

The ORIENTAL was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ORIENTAL?

The ORIENTAL had a tonnage of 5986 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIENTAL?

The ORIENTAL is classified as a motor vessel.

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