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The '''R/V ''Odyssey Explorer''''' is a salvage and recovery vessel owned by [[Odyssey Marine Exploration]].
The '''R/V ''Odyssey Explorer''''' was a salvage and recovery vessel owned by [[Odyssey Marine Exploration]]. It was sold in 2016 and renamed ''Empire Persia'' by the Latvian business conglomerate which purchased the vessel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thepipeline.info/blog/2016/06/07/exclusive-odyssey-explorer-reported-sold/|title=EXCLUSIVE: ODYSSEY EXPLORER REPORTED SOLD &#124; thePipeLine|date=7 June 2016 }}</ref>

==Odyssey Confirms Discovery of SS Gairsoppa Shipwreck==
==Press Release: Largest Known Silver Shipwreck Cargo to be Recovered Under UK Government Contract==
Tampa, FL – September 26, 2011 – Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMEX) announced today that it has confirmed the identity and location of the shipwreck site of the SS Gairsoppa nearly 4,700 meters below the surface of the North Atlantic, approximately 300 miles off the coast of Ireland in international waters. The SS Gairsoppa was a 412-foot steel-hulled British cargo ship that was torpedoed by a German U-boat in February 1941 while enlisted in the service of the United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of War Transport. Contemporary research and official documents indicate that the ship was carrying £600,000 (1941 value) or 7 Million total ounces of silver, including over 3 Million ounces of private silver bullion insured by the UK government which would make it the largest known precious metal cargo ever recovered from the sea. In 2010, the UK Government Department for Transport awarded Odyssey, through a competitive tender process, the exclusive salvage contract for the cargo of the SS Gairsoppa. Under the salvage agreement Odyssey will retain 80% of the net salved value of the silver bullion recovered under the contract.

The Odyssey team recently conducted ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) operations from the RV Odyssey Explorer to inspect the site. The video and photographs acquired during the exploration of the shipwreck were reviewed and analyzed at length to confirm the identity of the shipwreck as that of the SS Gairsoppa. The expedition and resulting data was also used to evaluate the condition of the shipwreck and to begin planning for recovery operations.

“Once again, our stellar marine operations team has delivered outstanding results. Under the direction of Senior Project Manager Andrew Craig, the target was located with side-scan sonar and then visually inspected in less than two months from the start of the operation," stated Mark Gordon, Odyssey President and COO.

"We've accomplished the first phase of this project - the location and identification of the target shipwreck - and now we're hard at work planning for the recovery phase,” said Andrew Craig, Odyssey Senior Project Manager. “Given the orientation and condition of the shipwreck, we are extremely confident that our planned salvage operation will be well suited for the recovery of this silver cargo."

"Being the son of a merchant mariner who worked for the same shipping line as the Gairsoppa's and as a former merchant mariner myself, the visit to the site via ROV was particularly personal," stated Neil Cunningham Dobson, Odyssey's Principal Marine Archaeologist. "By analyzing the known configuration and research about the Gairsoppa and her final voyage and painstakingly exploring the shipwreck site to record each element and item, our team of experts was able to positively identify the site as the Gairsoppa. Even though records indicate that the lifeboats were launched before the ship sank, sadly most of her crew did not survive the long journey to shore. By finding this shipwreck, and telling the story of its loss, we pay tribute to the brave merchant sailors who lost their lives"

A number of consultants, who have combined experience salvaging scores of modern steel-hulled shipwrecks, are advising Odyssey on the project. Among other ground-breaking projects, one of the companies has successfully penetrated four decks of a large steel-hulled shipwreck at a depth of nearly 3,000 meters in order to completely empty the mail room. In addition, several Odyssey team members have experience with modern salvage to depths of nearly 6,000 meters on military and government missions.

“While some people might wonder about the potential complexity of salvage at this depth, we have already conducted a thorough analysis of the best tools and techniques to conduct this operation and are confident that the salvage will be conducted efficiently and on a timely basis,” commented Greg Stemm, Odyssey CEO. “Hundreds of modern cargo ships like this have been salvaged since the mid-20th century, some at depths of thousands of meters. We were fortunate to find the shipwreck sitting upright, with the holds open and easily accessible. This should enable us to unload cargo through the hatches as would happen with a floating ship alongside a cargo terminal.”

Odyssey has begun the process of specifying and assembling the tools and equipment for the salvage, and anticipates that operations will begin in the spring as soon as the weather window begins to open up in the North Atlantic. The system being mobilized for modern salvage recovery can also be used on other projects, several of which are in various stages of exploration or confirmation at this time.

The company also has several other projects and contracts that will potentially begin during the balance of this working season and may be conducted through the winter months. Some of these projects are also in partnership with governments and will feature pre-negotiated salvage awards.

==About Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc.- the Owner of the RV Odyssey explorer.==

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMEX) is engaged in deep-ocean exploration using innovative methods and state-of-the-art technology. The Company is a world leader in shipwreck exploration, conducting extensive search and archaeological recovery operations on deep-ocean shipwrecks around the world. Odyssey also has a minority ownership stake in Neptune Minerals, a company focused on discovering and commercializing high-value mineral deposits from the ocean floor, and provides proprietary deep-ocean expertise and equipment to Neptune under contract. Odyssey also provides deep-ocean contracting services to governments and companies around the world.

Odyssey discovered the Civil War-era shipwreck of the SS Republic® in 2003 and recovered over 50,000 coins and 14,000 artifacts from the site nearly 1,700 feet deep. In May 2007, Odyssey announced the historic deep-ocean treasure recovery of over 500,000 silver and gold coins, weighing 17 tons, from a Colonial era site code-named "Black Swan." In February 2009, Odyssey announced the discovery of Balchin's HMS Victory. Odyssey also has other shipwreck projects in various stages of development around the world.

Odyssey offers various ways to share in the excitement of deep-ocean exploration by making shipwreck treasures and artifacts available to collectors, the general public and students through its webstore, exhibits, books, television, merchandise, educational programs and virtual museum located at the [www.odysseysvirtualmuseum.com Odyseey virtual museum].

Odyssey's shipwreck operations are the subject of a Discovery Channel television series titled "Treasure Quest," produced by JWM Productions. The 12-episode first season aired worldwide in 2009.

Following previous successful engagements in New Orleans, Tampa, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, Baltimore and Sarasota, Odyssey's SHIPWRECK! exhibit will open at the Witte Museum in San Antonio, TX on October 1, 2011.

For details on Odyssey's activities and its commitment to the preservation of maritime heritage please visit the shipwreck website [www.shipwreck.net here].



==Falklands Conflict==
In 1982 ''Odyssey Explorer'' was operating out of [[Kingston upon Hull]] under the name ''Farnella'' as a stern trawler.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hulltrawler.net/Stern/FARNELLA%20H135.htm | title=FARNELLA H135 | url-status=usurped | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202025219/http://www.hulltrawler.net/Stern/FARNELLA%20H135.htm | archive-date=2017-02-02}}</ref> Upon the outbreak of the [[Falklands Conflict]], ''Farnella'', along with three sister ships, was taken up from trade by the [[Royal Navy]] and commissioned as a stop-gap minesweeper for operations in the South Atlantic.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Perret |first1=Bryan |title=Weapons of the Falklands Conflict |date=1982 |publisher=Blandford Press |location=Poole |isbn=0-7137-1315-1 |page=34}}</ref> HMS ''Farnella'' was returned to her owners in October 1982.


==Dispute with Spain==
On October 16, 2007 [[Spain]] seized the ''Odyssey Explorer'' as it sailed out of port from the [[British overseas territory]] of [[Gibraltar]]. The vessel's captain, Sterling Vorus, claimed to have been in [[International Waters]], but was forced to dock at [[Algeciras]] under what Vorus declared was "threat of deadly force". Once in port Vorus was eventually arrested for disobedience after refusing inspection of the vessel without first receiving approval of ''Odyssey Explorer'''s flag state, the Commonwealth of the [[Bahamas]]. Vorus was released the following day. Aboard the ''Odyssey Explorer'' at the time of seizure were about a dozen journalists and photographers, all of whom had their video tapes, tape recorders and computer memory storage devices seized by Spanish officials.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/10/17/spain.ship/index.html|title=U.S. ship held in $500M booty row | work=CNN | date=October 18, 2007 | accessdate=April 26, 2010}}</ref>


==Sold for scrap==
In August 2024 the Danish firm Smedegaarden confirmed it had purchased the vessel for recycling. The ship's last voyage was under tow from [[Skagen]] to [[Esbjerg]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynmzzj3pxo BBC news article 29-08-2024]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Underwater archeology]]
* [[Underwater archeology]]
* [[Wreck diving]]
* [[Wreck diving]]



==References==
==References==
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[http://www.shipwreck.net/pr233.php]



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R/V Odyssey Explorer (front) and the RFA Argus, Falmouth, United Kingdom
History
United Kingdom
NameFarnella, later Northern Prince
OwnerFarnella Ltd., later Northern Prince Ltd.[2]
BuilderClelands Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.[2]
Yard number572
LaunchedDecember 2, 1971[3]
CompletedApril 24, 1972
RenamedApril 1, 1994
HomeportHull
Identification
FateSold
NotesUse: Stern Trawler, Deep-sea freight transport
Bahamian FlagBahamas
NameOdyssey Explorer
OwnerOdyssey Retriever Inc.[2] (Odyssey Marine Exploration)
OperatorMarr Vessel Management Ltd.[2]
AcquiredAugust 7, 2003[1]
HomeportNassau, Bahamas
IdentificationCall sign 3EGK2
FateSold
NotesUse: Rescue/Salvage Ship
Panama
NameEmpire Persia
OwnerRisdon Beazley Marine Ltd
Port of registryPanama
Acquired2016
IdentificationCall sign: 3EGK2
FateScrapped in Esbjerg, 2024
NotesUse: Offshore supply ship
General characteristics
Tonnage
Length
  • 70.2 m (230 ft) LWL
  • 76 m (249 ft) LOA
Beam12.65 m (41.5 ft)
Draft8.11 m (26.6 ft)
Installed power2782 bhp[4]
PropulsionLister Blackstone diesel engine
Speedmax 9.3 kn (17.2 km/h; 10.7 mph)

The R/V Odyssey Explorer was a salvage and recovery vessel owned by Odyssey Marine Exploration. It was sold in 2016 and renamed Empire Persia by the Latvian business conglomerate which purchased the vessel.[5]

Falklands Conflict

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In 1982 Odyssey Explorer was operating out of Kingston upon Hull under the name Farnella as a stern trawler.[6] Upon the outbreak of the Falklands Conflict, Farnella, along with three sister ships, was taken up from trade by the Royal Navy and commissioned as a stop-gap minesweeper for operations in the South Atlantic.[7] HMS Farnella was returned to her owners in October 1982.

Dispute with Spain

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On October 16, 2007 Spain seized the Odyssey Explorer as it sailed out of port from the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The vessel's captain, Sterling Vorus, claimed to have been in International Waters, but was forced to dock at Algeciras under what Vorus declared was "threat of deadly force". Once in port Vorus was eventually arrested for disobedience after refusing inspection of the vessel without first receiving approval of Odyssey Explorer's flag state, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Vorus was released the following day. Aboard the Odyssey Explorer at the time of seizure were about a dozen journalists and photographers, all of whom had their video tapes, tape recorders and computer memory storage devices seized by Spanish officials.[8]

Sold for scrap

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In August 2024 the Danish firm Smedegaarden confirmed it had purchased the vessel for recycling. The ship's last voyage was under tow from Skagen to Esbjerg.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Odyssey Explorer". MarineTraffic.com. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Odyssey Explorer". DNV Exchange Vessel Info. Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  3. ^ tynebuiltships.co.uk
  4. ^ Lloyd's Register of Shipping, 1982
  5. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: ODYSSEY EXPLORER REPORTED SOLD | thePipeLine". 7 June 2016.
  6. ^ "FARNELLA H135". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02.
  7. ^ Perret, Bryan (1982). Weapons of the Falklands Conflict. Poole: Blandford Press. p. 34. ISBN 0-7137-1315-1.
  8. ^ "U.S. ship held in $500M booty row". CNN. October 18, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  9. ^ BBC news article 29-08-2024
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