Rio Orinoco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Rio orinoco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45 N,64 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.750000
  • Longitude: -64.250000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RIO ORINOCO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2009

Surveying Details

HH602/350/01 21.1.91 HH602/350/01 21.1.91 AGROUND, PARALLEL TO THE COAST, WITHIN A FEW KILOMETRES 'BELOW PORT MENIER'. CARGO REMAINS ONBOARD. (LL 19.10.90). STILL AGROUND. (LL 20.12.90). SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 8.1.91). NCA YET. HH602/350/01 13.5.91 HH602/350/01 13.5.91 GOVT SALVAGE ATTEMPT AT END OF WINTER FAILED. BIDS FOR ATTEMPT BY COMMERCIAL SALVAGE OPERATORS BEING SOUGHT. (LL 1.5.91). HH602/350/01 19.8.91 HH602/350/01 19.8.91 CARGO, AND LATER VESSEL, TO BE SALVAGED. (LL 10.8.91). 18.12.91 18.12.91 REFLOATED. (LL 2.9.91). NCA, POSN 494500N, 641500W FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ORINOCO (1982) & EX-JOASLA (1979). BUILT IN 1976 BY ANKERLOKKEN VERFT GLOMMEN A/S, FREDRIKSTAD. HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS WHILE ON PASSAGE VENEZUELA FOR MONTREAL. ANCHORED W OF ANTICOSTI IS. DRAGGED ANCHOR DUE STRONG WIND & GROUNDED CAUSING HER ENGINE ROOM TO FLOOD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIO NUMBER ONE LTD. REFLOATED, UNDERWENT SOME REPAIRS & AFTER OVER 3YEARS OUT OF SERVICE RE-NAMED THALASSA DESGAGNES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the RIO ORINOCO wreck located?

The RIO ORINOCO wreck is located at coordinates 49 45 N,64 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RIO ORINOCO?

The seabed around the RIO ORINOCO lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the RIO ORINOCO sink?

The RIO ORINOCO sank on Oct 16, 1990.

When was the wreck of the RIO ORINOCO discovered?

The wreck of the RIO ORINOCO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the RIO ORINOCO belong to?

The RIO ORINOCO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RIO ORINOCO?

The RIO ORINOCO had a tonnage of 5999 tons.

What type of wreck is the RIO ORINOCO?

The RIO ORINOCO is classified as a tanker.

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