Bergsund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Bergsund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.283 N,0 15.401 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.721383
  • Longitude: -0.256683
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERGSUND
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1320
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1949
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 1999

Surveying Details

H3076/49 3.6.49 H3076/49 3.6.49 ST IN 534316N, 001518W [OGB]. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE E. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 28/49). - NM 1134/49. H3076/49 1.6.50 H3076/49 1.6.50 WK AND BUOY REMOVED. (HUMBER CONSERVANCY BOARD NM 25/50).AMENDED TO LIFT. - NM 1071/50.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1948, FOUNDERED IN BURCOM ROADS, HUMBER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOCKHOLMS REDERI A/B. SVEA. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the BERGSUND wreck located?

The BERGSUND wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.283 N,0 15.401 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERGSUND?

The seabed around the BERGSUND lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the BERGSUND sink?

The BERGSUND sank on May 20, 1949.

When was the wreck of the BERGSUND discovered?

The wreck of the BERGSUND was discovered in 1949.

What country did the BERGSUND belong to?

The BERGSUND belonged to SE.

What cargo was the BERGSUND carrying?

The BERGSUND was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BERGSUND?

The BERGSUND had a tonnage of 1320 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERGSUND?

The BERGSUND is classified as a motor vessel.

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