Orion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Orion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.494 N,1 8.559 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.824900
  • Longitude: -1.142650
Wreck Depth -2.4 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORION
Type yacht
Sonar Length 15
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 13, 1985

Surveying Details

H1270/72 9.10.72 H1270/72 9.10.72 WK MOVED TO POSN 139DEGS, 300FT FROM NO 21 PILE. (PORTSMOUTH NM 49/72). NCA H4171/68 10.4.73 H4171/68 & H5710/69 10.4.73 DW DRIES 3MTRS, 094DEGS, 195MTRS FROM TRIPOD. (SCES, 9.2.73). - NM 857/73. H1270/77 15.12.77 H1270/77 15.12.77 WK SHOWN IN 504927.9N, 010828W ON AIR PHOTOS 1240/230 DTD 7.7.76. NE 2631. H4171/68 20.6.79 H4171/68 20.6.79 EXAM'D 9.3.78 IN 504927.6N, 010827.9W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. ABOUT 15MTRS LONG, LYING N/S. ONLY KEEL AND SOME RIBS REMAIN. (HMS WATERWITCH HI 80(A)/78). R/P. 10.5.85 10.5.85 ST DRIES 2.4MTRS SHOWN IN 504927.6N, 010828.3W [OGB] ON DOE SURVEY [K9134]. NE 2628.

General Comments

ONLY KEEL & RIBS REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the ORION wreck located?

The ORION wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.494 N,1 8.559 W.

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

The ORION lies at a depth of about -2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.494 N,1 8.559 W.

When was the wreck of the ORION discovered?

The wreck of the ORION was discovered in 1972.

What type of wreck is the ORION?

The ORION is classified as a yacht.

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