Oropesa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oropesa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28 N,12 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.466667
  • Longitude: -12.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OROPESA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 161.5 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 14118
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 562800N, 120000W. 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2500 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 100 MILES NW OF BLOODY FORELAND, N IRELAND. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. BUILT 1920. WAS SERVING AS AN AUXILIARY TRANSPORT WHEN TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 96 WITH OVER 100 LIVES LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 28 N,12 0 W
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Place of Loss: Bloody Foreland, c.100 miles NW of

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FAQ

Where is the OROPESA wreck located?

The OROPESA wreck is located at coordinates 56 28 N,12 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OROPESA?

The seabed around the OROPESA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the OROPESA sink?

The OROPESA sank on Jan 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the OROPESA discovered?

The wreck of the OROPESA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the OROPESA belong to?

The OROPESA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the OROPESA?

The OROPESA had a tonnage of 14118 tons.

What type of wreck is the OROPESA?

The OROPESA is classified as a liner.

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