Oronsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oronsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.101 N,5 5.215 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.885017
  • Longitude: -5.086917
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORONSA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 141.7 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 11
Shadow Height 18.5
Tonnage 8075
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Surveying Details

2.5.18 SUNK 12M OFF BARDSEY I. (M 22218). 6.5.18 POSN 525300N, 050500W. (M09548). INS ON CHARTS. AMEND TO NDW ON 1411 ONLY. (DATE NOT KNOWN). H3705/50 10.6.50 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (R BEAZLEY). - TNM 1121/50 H3705/50 28.9.51 SALVAGE OPS COMPLETED. (R B). - NM 1826/51. 9.5.55 AMEND TO NDWPA. BR STD. 27.12.72 AMEND TO USCPA 60MTRS. NC 1971. H4551/76 10.1.77 ORONSA LOCATED IN 525300N, 050500W, APPROX. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76). BUOY LAID CLOSE S OF WK IN 1951 WAS REPD BY TH IN POSN 525148N, 050512W. H1935/80 17.5.82 EXAM'D 30.5.81 IN 525305N, 050509W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 75 IN GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 18.5MTRS. LARGE, UPRIGHT, WK, LYING N/S. (HMS FAWN, HI 3/81). AMEND TO WK 71MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/03 22.5.91 RECENTLY DIVED ON. POSN CONFIRMED. (V P HAIGH, 30.10.90).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SIX BOILERS, TWO 8-CYLINDER QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWIN SCREW. PASSAGE TALCAHUANO FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 91 WHIST IN CONVOY ON A BRIGHT, MOONLIT NIGHT.

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 53.101 N,5 5.215 W
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FAQ

Where is the ORONSA wreck located?

The ORONSA wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.101 N,5 5.215 W.

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

The ORONSA lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 52 53.101 N,5 5.215 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ORONSA?

The seabed around the ORONSA lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the ORONSA sink?

The ORONSA sank on Apr 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ORONSA discovered?

The wreck of the ORONSA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ORONSA belong to?

The ORONSA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ORONSA carrying?

The ORONSA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,general and mixed goods,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ORONSA?

The ORONSA had a tonnage of 8075 tons.

What type of wreck is the ORONSA?

The ORONSA is classified as a liner.

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