Orinoco (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orinoco (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 29.8 N,30 40.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.496667
  • Longitude: 30.670000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORINOCO (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag PA
Tonnage 115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2020

Surveying Details

H5968/69 19.8.80 DREDGER & TUGBOAT GROUNDED IN 312948N, 300412E. (PORT SAID NAV WARNING 40/80). NCA - PLOTS IN 23FMS. AWAIT FURTHER H5968/69 28.1.82 POSN AMENDED TO 312948N, 304012E, [REFERS ONLY TO TUG, NOTHING ABOUT DREDGER]. (EGYPT NM 28/81). PLOTS CLOSE TO CHARTED ST [101901768]. NCA. H2526/83 1.10.85 COULD POSSIBLY BE M TUG ORINOCO. SEE LL, 24.9.85.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED WHILST ON PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR PORT SAID. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 29.8 N,30 40.2 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 29.8 N,30 40.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) sank on May 14, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY)?

The ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 115 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORINOCO (POSSIBLY)?

The ORINOCO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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