Oriflamme Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oriflamme Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.237 N,1 17.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.553950
  • Longitude: -1.297833
Wreck Depth 26.5 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORIFLAMME
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 102.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 40
Tonnage 3764
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2007

Surveying Details

H4410/18 12.8.18 SUNK IN 503355N, 011732. (RANLECH). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - NM 958/18. H3287/24 12.5.24 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1098/37 8.3.37 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA ON F016. 25.3.41 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA ON NC 2012. 28.1.74 28.1.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15MTRS ON NC 2045. H1285/75 1.7.75 WRECK LOCATED IN 503312N, 011748W USING DECCA. ASSUMED TO BE THE SAME AS REPORTED IN 1918 BY RANLECH [ABOVE]. WRECK LIES NE/SW APPROX 40FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. SCOUR TO 120FT. LARGE WRECK ABOUT 400FT LONG & 50FT ACROSS, COULD BE MISTAKEN FOR A RIDGE OF ROCK ON ECHO SOUNDER. (R TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE CO., 27.6.75). CHART AS WK 18MTRS [10FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2318/74 31.12.75 EXAM'D 29.7.75 IN 503311N, 011748W USING HSA & DECCA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.0MTRS, FOUL AT 25.6MTRS. LEAST E/S 25.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33.0MTRS. SCOUR 42MTRS. SEA BED IS FINE & MEDIUM SAND. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM MR R J TODD, SPITHEAD MARINE SALVAGE CO: WRECK IS A TANKER, POSSIBLY THE 'ORIFLAMME'. LIES ON HER PORT SIDE, BOW NE. HIGHEST POINT FOUND BY E/S LIES CLOSE TO THE STERN [SW END]. LENGTH BY E/S APPROX 350FT. A ROCKY OUTCROP RISING TO A REDUCED DEPTH OF 20.0MTRS LIES ABOUT 100DEGS, 350MTRS FROM THE WRECK. (SCES, DTD 10.12.75). AMEND TO SW 25MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 EXAM'D 8.9.02 IN 5033.237N, 0117.870W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.5 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HULL BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS. BR STD. 2.2.07 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED ENGINE BUILDER'S PLATE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. SEP 2010/000090029 7.6.10 LOCATED IN 5033.237N, 0117.870W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.4MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 10MTRS. (NATURAL ENGLAND, SOUTH WIGHT EUROPEAN MARINE SITE SURVEY (NETSURVEY)). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY ARMSTRONG-WHITWORTH & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORIFLAMME SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 284NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YOUK FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO BENZINE. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-63. NO MEN LOST.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 33.237 N,1 17.87 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORIFLAMME wreck located?

The ORIFLAMME wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.237 N,1 17.87 W.

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

The ORIFLAMME lies at a depth of about 26.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.237 N,1 17.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORIFLAMME?

The seabed around the ORIFLAMME lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the ORIFLAMME sink?

The ORIFLAMME sank on Nov 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ORIFLAMME discovered?

The wreck of the ORIFLAMME was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ORIFLAMME belong to?

The ORIFLAMME belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORIFLAMME carrying?

The ORIFLAMME was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ORIFLAMME?

The ORIFLAMME had a tonnage of 3764 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORIFLAMME?

The ORIFLAMME is classified as a tanker.

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