Bjorn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Bjorn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 11.577 N,6 22.668 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.192950
  • Longitude: -6.377800
Wreck Depth 3.13 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BJORN
Sonar Length 20.81
Sonar Width 10.04
Shadow Height 1.48
Orientation 113
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025

Surveying Details

H4980/21 15.8.21 UNLIT RED BARREL BUOY LAID 3C N 42DEG W MAG FROM ARNISH LTHO, OR 1C S 76DEG W MAG FROM SEID BN, TO MARK DW IN 581140N, 062225W. (BOARD OF TRADE). - NM 1447/21. H7661/21 14.12.21 POSN 581137N, 062239W, OR 237DEGS 210YDS FROM SEID ROCK BN. BUOY 20YDS W OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2438/76 2.3.76 LOCATED IN 581136.1N, 062237.1W [OGB] USING HSA. SOUNDED & INVESTIGATED BY DIVERS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6MTRS. LIES ON EDGE OF A BANK. HULL INTACT, APPROX 50 TONS OF COAL ONBOARD. SEABED FINE SAND. WK MAY BE REMOVED BY COMPANY DEVELOPING THE HARBOUR. (HMS HERALD, HI 24/75). BR STD. H4192/83 19.9.83 UNCONFIRMED NOTE OF EXISTENCE OF WK, GIVING DATE OF SINKING. WK IS 50MTRS LONG, 20MTRS WIDE IN GEN DEPTH 8.5MTRS, SHOWN ON DETAILED PLAN OF ARNISH SHEDS [K9201/4]. NCA. HH272/770/06 1.2.05 EXPUNGE. (HARBOUR MASTER STOROWAY, LTD DTD 27.1.05). AMEND DEAD. - NM BLOCK 1697/05. SEP 2021/000345369 21.12.21 WK LOCATED IN 5811.578N, 0622.671W [WGD] LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS, LENGTH 19.2MTRS, WIDTH 5.8MTRS, HEIGHT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293DEGS. NFS. (H525.2 BY BDC 17.3.21, STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY A7592 SURVEY DTD 2021) INS DW 3.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000269570 10.06.25 WK LOCATED IN 5811.577N, 0622.668W [WGD] LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.13MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 20.81MTRS, WIDTH 10.04MTRS, HEIGHT 1.48MTRS. NFS. (H525.2 BY BDC, STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY A9076 SURVEY DTD 2024). AMEND TO 3.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

UK NM 2668/25. INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 11.577 N,6 22.668 W
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FAQ

Where is the BJORN wreck located?

The BJORN wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.577 N,6 22.668 W.

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

The BJORN lies at a depth of about 3.13 meters and is located at coordinates 58 11.577 N,6 22.668 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BJORN?

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

When was the wreck of the BJORN discovered?

The wreck of the BJORN was discovered in 1921.

What cargo was the BJORN carrying?

The BJORN was carrying coal.

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