Orion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.57 N,5 7.434 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.842833
  • Longitude: -5.123900
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 899
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1850
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H571/66 26.10.66 REPD AS A VERY OLD WOODEN EMIGRANT SAILING SHIP. (MR.JESSOP). NCA. H1285/75 10.7.75 VERY LITTLE OF THIS WK REMAINS, EXCEPT FOR SOME MECHANICAL PARTS. SEABED OF SAND & ROCK,WITH PLENTY OF KELP. (A.NEWTON, ST.HELENS. LTR). NCA. H1282/76/50 17.8.76 WK REPD AS ORION IN 545034N, 050728W [OGB]. (A.NEWTON). NCA. H1281/77 18.4.77 POSN REPD AS 545034N, 050722W [OGB]. REMAINS LIE ON GRAVEL BOTTOM DOTTED WITH ODD ROCK OUTCROP, MOSTLY BURIED IN GRAVEL, LESS THAN 100YDS OFF SHORE. (P.C.MILLER LTR, DTD 28.1.77). NCA. 14.4.89 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 250FT NW OF PORTPATRICK HBR ENTRANCE. (BSAC WK REGISTER SUPPLEMENT). POSN 545027N, 050712W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2017/000034083 27.6.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. (MMT, HI1508). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

17.6.1850 BUILT OF IRON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & G BURNS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, PADDLE PROPULSION. TOOK PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR GLASGOW ON 17.6.1850 WITH CREW OF 40 & 170 PASSENGERS. AT 1.15AM STRUCK ROCKS OFF LT HOUSE AT ENTRANCE TO PORTPATRICK HARBOUR. SHIP WAS AT FULL SPEED & IMPACT TORE HER BOTTOM OUT AND SANK IN A FEW MINS. 60 DROWNED. (DODS). 41 LIVES LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the ORION wreck located?

The ORION wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.57 N,5 7.434 W.

When did the ORION sink?

The ORION sank on Jun 19, 1850.

When was the wreck of the ORION discovered?

The wreck of the ORION was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ORION belong to?

The ORION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ORION?

The ORION had a tonnage of 899 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORION?

The ORION is classified as a steam ship.

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