Asbjorn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Asbjorn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 38.612 N,5 17.456 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.643533
  • Longitude: -5.290933
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASBJORN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 3459
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 483800N, 051700W, GEN DEPTH 50FMS. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] SYMBOL AMENDED TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW. NC 2644. 25.11.75 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483845N, 051720W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 23.1.78 SHOWN IN 483845N, 051722.2W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. LISTED IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. H1271/78 14.4.78 AMENDED TO NDW IN 483845N, 051722W [EUR]. BR STD. 13.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 90MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 24.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585031. NC 2644. SEP 2007/000004861 22.2.07 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 90MTRS ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006]. BR STD. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4838.690N, 0517.460W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4838.741N, 0517.485W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000015813 1.4.16 SHOWN AS WK USC 90MTRS IN 4838.741N, 0517.485W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066. (EDN 4 2015, COR TO 8.1.16). AMEND NDW USC 90MTRS.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1899 BY W GRAY & CO, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS). SANK 13M NNW OF USHANT, WHILST ON PASSAGE BARRY FOR LISBON. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ASBJORN wreck located?

The ASBJORN wreck is located at coordinates 48 38.612 N,5 17.456 W.

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

The ASBJORN lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 48 38.612 N,5 17.456 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ASBJORN?

The seabed around the ASBJORN lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the ASBJORN sink?

The ASBJORN sank on Mar 10, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ASBJORN discovered?

The wreck of the ASBJORN was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ASBJORN belong to?

The ASBJORN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ASBJORN carrying?

The ASBJORN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASBJORN?

The ASBJORN had a tonnage of 3459 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASBJORN?

The ASBJORN is classified as a steam ship.

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