Orne (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Orne (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.202 N,2 19.413 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.403367
  • Longitude: -2.323550
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORNE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 47.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 928
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Surveying Details

POSN 502730N. 021320W - 121DEG, 6M FROM SHAMBLES. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 502430N, 021900W. (M 81547). POSN ACCEPTED AS PA 502430N, 021900W. H3971/52 30.6.54 INS NDW PA IN 502430N, 021900W. LC F6840. 11.1.63 INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 5024.17N, 0219.33W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 140 IN 161FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND & BROKEN SHELL. OBTAINED TWICE ON E/S. MEDIUM STRENGTH SONAR RETURN FROM NE OF WRECK. CONSIDER LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). AMEND POSN. - NM 907/65. H2291/64 18.8.70 AMEND TO WK 23FMS. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). BR STD. H3950/70 6.10.71 AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. NC2615. 24.7.87 WK IN THIS POSN THOUGHT TO BE AN AIRCRAFT (?BOMBER). (M SKELSEY). HH090/533/01 13.5.94 NOT LOCATED DURING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). PROBABLY NOT ORNE AS WW1SL GIVES SINKING POSN AS 25 MILES W OF PORTLAND BILL. AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. WAS EN ROUTE PENARTH TO TROUVILLE.

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FAQ

Where is the ORNE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ORNE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.202 N,2 19.413 W.

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

The seabed around the ORNE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the ORNE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ORNE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 21, 1917.

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

The wreck of the ORNE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ORNE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ORNE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ORNE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ORNE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ORNE (POSSIBLY)?

The ORNE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 928 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORNE (POSSIBLY)?

The ORNE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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