Bjerko (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bjerko (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 50.94 N,3 44.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.849000
  • Longitude: -3.734667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BJERKO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 84.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1871
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1690/19 16.7.19 & H2474/19. WK OF 'BZERLZO' IN 485100N, 034400W. (PARIS NM & FR WK CHART 10102). CHART AS NDW IN 485100N, 034400W. BR STD. 16.9.77 SHOWN AS 'BJERIZO' IN 485100N, 034400W [POSN DOUBTFUL]. GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14583017). NAME PROBABLY 'BJERKO'. H2302/84 16.8.84 NDW PD IN 485059N, 034407E. (BREST NM 84 28 30). NCA. 22.8.84 TO BE SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 485100N, 034400W [EUR] ON NC 3669 [1995 EDN]. SEP 20085/000055652 22.7.08 SHOWN AS WK USCPD 20MTRS ON FR 7151 [EDN 3 DTD 2008, 1:50,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 14, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSKIBS AKTIES 'DANTO'. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 204NHP. PASSAGE MELILLA FOR W HARTLEPOOL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BJERKO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 50.94 N,3 44.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BJERKO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BJERKO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BJERKO (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BJERKO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BJERKO (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BJERKO (POSSIBLY)?

The BJERKO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1871 tons.

What type of wreck is the BJERKO (POSSIBLY)?

The BJERKO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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