Anna Fostenes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Anna fostenes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 32.96 N,4 37.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.549333
  • Longitude: 4.632000
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNA FOSTENES
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 97.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2577
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2005

Surveying Details

4.4.17 A.T. WK IN 543300N, 043800E. H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES NAME ETC. H256/27 27.1.27 INS NDW (1917) IN 543300N, 043800E. NE 2182A. 26.11.69 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 50 & NETHERLANDS 1037. DELETE. BR STD. 3.8.72 SHOWN IN 543340N, 043930E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5404 [REC'D 23.10.73]. NCA. 27.4.89 NOT LISTED IN NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN'88.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY SCHEEPS V JAN SMIT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S FOSTENES D/S. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 236NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR ROTTERDAM. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS, WW1SL & SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES - D COX).

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FAQ

Where is the ANNA FOSTENES wreck located?

The ANNA FOSTENES wreck is located at coordinates 54 32.96 N,4 37.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNA FOSTENES?

The seabed around the ANNA FOSTENES lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the ANNA FOSTENES sink?

The ANNA FOSTENES sank on Apr 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ANNA FOSTENES discovered?

The wreck of the ANNA FOSTENES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ANNA FOSTENES belong to?

The ANNA FOSTENES belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ANNA FOSTENES carrying?

The ANNA FOSTENES was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ANNA FOSTENES?

The ANNA FOSTENES had a tonnage of 2577 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANNA FOSTENES?

The ANNA FOSTENES is classified as a steam ship.

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