Ormlund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ormlund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 12.8 N,87 31.733 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.213333
  • Longitude: -87.528883
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORMLUND
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 68.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1775
Tonnage Type displacement
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 1989

Surveying Details

27.9.74 GROUNDED 0.5M N OF HALF-MOON CAY LTHO, IN APPROX 173000N, 873130W. SUBSTANIAL BOTTOM DAMAGE REPD, ENGINE ROOM, CARGO HOLD & NO.1 DOUBLE TANK FLOODED. (LL 217). 12.6.75 INS ST PA IN 171300N, 873130W. NE 959. 15.7.75 ST REPD IN 171318N, 873136W [NAD]. (USNM 28160 & 28167/26/75). ASSUMED TO BE 'ORMLUND.' AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3865/77 8.8.77 REPD AS CONSPIC. (MV MARIA ELISA, HN). NCA. H2949/74 16.9.77 WK OF MEDIUM SIZED COASTER REPD 0.6M NE OF HALF-MOON CAY IN 171242N, 873115W. APPEARS ALMOST INTACT, THOUGH VERY RUSTY & HEADING W. GOOD RADAR TARGET. (MV GELA, HN DTD 13.3.77). NCA. H1277/79 30.5.79 SITUATED AT EDGE OF LIGHTHOUSE REEF AT 020DEG (M) FROM LTHO ON HALF-MOON CAY, GIVING 171301N, 873124W APPROX. PHOTOGRAPH & AIR PHOTO SUPPLIED. (RAF VALLEY SAC BELIZE EXPEDITION - 1977). AMEND STPA IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 14.3.88 ST SHOWN IN 171245N, 873144W [NAD] PHOTO PLOT PG 1874/1 (PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 1975). NC 959.

Circumstances of loss

EX-STAVNES. BUILT IN 1961 BY AUKRA BRUK A/S, AUKRA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARMASO MARITIME & TRADING CO LTD. PASSAGE PUERTO CORTES FOR NEW ORLEANS. SUSTAINED GENERATOR FAILURE & ANCHORED OFF LIGHTHOUSE REEF, OUTSIDE BELIZE CITY. DRAGGED ANCHOR IN 40 KNOT WINDS & DRIVEN APPROX 1000FT ONTO REEF. ABANDONED WITH MAJOR BOTTOM DAMAGE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ORMLUND wreck located?

The ORMLUND wreck is located at coordinates 17 12.8 N,87 31.733 W.

When did the ORMLUND sink?

The ORMLUND sank on Sep 11, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ORMLUND discovered?

The wreck of the ORMLUND was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ORMLUND belong to?

The ORMLUND belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ORMLUND carrying?

The ORMLUND was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ORMLUND?

The ORMLUND had a tonnage of 1775 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORMLUND?

The ORMLUND is classified as a carrier.

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