Orsa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orsa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25.433 N,12 35.617 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.423883
  • Longitude: 12.593617
Wreck Depth 8.8 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ORSA
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1940
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 8, 2007

Surveying Details

H4544/20 29.6.20 SS OLSA HAS SUNK IN 562526N, 123537E, OR 200MTRS [1.5C] SE OF VINGASKAR LT, IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. MAIN MAST SHOWING 9MTRS [29FT] ABOVE WATER IS PAINTED GREEN AND TEMPORARILY SHOWS 2 GREEN FLAGS. (STOCKHOLM NM 1034/20) WK NOW MARKED BY G LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G, IN 562530N, 123555E, 2C ENE OF WK. (STOCKHOLM NM 1089/20) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL (1920) WITH BUOY. - NM 1139/20. H7965/20 9.11.20 LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. WK LIES ONLY 75MTRS OFFSHORE. MAST PROJECTS 9MTRS ABOVE WATER & IS FURNISHED WITH 2 G FLAGS THE VESSEL'S BRIDGE IS ALSO VISIBLE BETWEEN THE MAST AND THE SHORE. (STOCKHOLM NM 45/1773/20) DELETE BUOY. - NM 1856/20. H7149/22 2.11.22 A WRECK MARK WITH 2 G FLAGS HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED CLOSE SE OF WK IN PLACE OF THE 2 G FLAGS ON THE AFTER MAST OF THE WK WHICH HAS DISAPPEARED. (STOCKHOLM NM 43/3437/22) BR STD. H1834/27 30.4.27 WK NO LONGER SHOWN ON SWEDISH 67 [REC'D MAY '26) DELETE. BA 3671. H2422/28 21.4.28 WK 2FMS 3FT LIES 1.75C SE OF VINGARKAR LT. (HYDRO 15.4.28) BR STD. H7149/22 22.7.29 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 4FMS 5FT. (STOCKHOLM NM 28/2590/29) BR STD. H10306/39 16.6.40 NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 3671.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON SE POINT OF VINGASKAR, S OF HALLANDS VADERO. LATER SLIPPED OFF AND SANK. (STOCKHOLM NM 1034/20)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 25.433 N,12 35.617 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORSA wreck located?

The ORSA wreck is located at coordinates 56 25.433 N,12 35.617 E.

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

The ORSA lies at a depth of about 8.8 meters and is located at coordinates 56 25.433 N,12 35.617 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORSA?

The seabed around the ORSA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ORSA discovered?

The wreck of the ORSA was discovered in 1920.

What type of wreck is the ORSA?

The ORSA is classified as a steam ship.

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