SS Oronsa [+1918] WRECK

SS Oronsa [+1918] WRECK

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nationality:

british
purpose: transport
type: cargo
propulsion: steamer
date built: 1906
status:
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weight (tons): 8075  grt
dimensions: 141,7 x 17,1 x 11 m
engine: Two 8 Cyl. Quadruple expansion, Six boilers, Twin screw.
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speed:  
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cause lost: torpedo
date lost: 28/04/1918  [dd/mm/yyyy]
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builder:
Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast & Glasgow
owner:
Pacific Steam Navigation Co., Liverpool
captain:
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depth: 90 max. / 71 min. (m)
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entered by: Allen Tony
entered: 08/09/2007
last update: Allen Tony
last update: 28/04/2009
 
 
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system:WGS84
division:1'=1000
accuracy:good 40m~100m
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Method: HI-FIX 6 Parabolic Quality: Surveyed Accuracy: 25 m
ref. used: UK Hydrographic Office
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Allen Tony08/09/2007Oronsa SS was a British Merchant steamer of 8,075grt. On the 28th April 1918 when on route from Talcahuano, Chile & New York for Liverpool she was torpedoed by German submarine U-91 and sunk when 12 miles W from Bardsey Island, North West Wales. Owned by Pacific Steam Nav. Co, Liverpool.
ref. used: His Majesty'S Stationary Office, British Merchant Shipping (Losses) WW1

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