Orion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Orion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 40.296 N,10 33.273 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.671600
  • Longitude: 10.554550
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ORION
Type schooner
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4407/29 8.7.29 WK IN 554018N, 103330E, OR 6M S OF VESBORG LT, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G, 80MTRS SW & G CONL BUOY WITH FLAG 25MTRS SW OF WK. (COPENHAGEN NM 26/1487/29) - NM 1096/29. H4407/29 13.11.29 AMENDED TO WK 13MTRS [7FMS], IN 554018N, 103330E. [EUR POSN: 554020N, 103324E]. BUOYS REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1921/29. 22.9.87 WK IN 554018N, 103330E DISPERSED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.540033). NCA SEP 2015/000161888 29.7.15 AMEND WK TO 18.3MTRS IN 5540.296N, 1033.273E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 29/416/15). AMEND TO DW 18.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 40.296 N,10 33.273 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORION wreck located?

The ORION wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.296 N,10 33.273 E.

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

The ORION lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.296 N,10 33.273 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORION?

The seabed around the ORION lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ORION discovered?

The wreck of the ORION was discovered in 1929.

What country did the ORION belong to?

The ORION belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the ORION?

The ORION is classified as a schooner.