Bessheim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bessheim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		70 39.5 N,23 38.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 70.658333
  • Longitude: 23.635833
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BESSHEIM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1774
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1941
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H811/52 11.11.71 LIES IN 703918N, 233836E IN GEN DEPTH 40-46MTRS OUTSIDE HARBOUR AREA, HAMMERFEST. (OSLO NM 1/48/52) H4043/80 1.3.83 REPD AS WW2 WK LIES 209DEG, 1500MTRS FROM FUGLENES LT. LEAST DEPTH 20MTRS. (NORWEGIAN NM 134/83) H1271/83 5.7.88 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 703930N, 233814E, OR 216DEG, 1200MTRS FROM FUGLENES LT ON NORWEGIAN 489 [APR'88 EDN]. BR STD. 19.3.97 EUR POSN: 703928N, 233814E. NC 2339. 17.12.04 SHOWN AS LEGEND 'WKS' ONLY ON BA 2315 [DEC'04 EDN] NOW UKHO LARGEST SCALE. 17.6.05 SHOWN IN 7039.500N, 2338.150E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 489 [REPRINT 12/04]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 26, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912. WAS UNDER GERMAN CONTROL OFF HAMMERFEST WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A BRITISH SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BESSHEIM wreck located?

The BESSHEIM wreck is located at coordinates 70 39.5 N,23 38.15 E.

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

The BESSHEIM lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 70 39.5 N,23 38.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BESSHEIM?

The seabed around the BESSHEIM lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the BESSHEIM sink?

The BESSHEIM sank on Nov 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the BESSHEIM discovered?

The wreck of the BESSHEIM was discovered in 1941.

What country did the BESSHEIM belong to?

The BESSHEIM belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the BESSHEIM?

The BESSHEIM had a tonnage of 1774 tons.

What type of wreck is the BESSHEIM?

The BESSHEIM is classified as a steam ship.

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