Bjornvik (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bjornvik (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.607 N,5 7.157 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.960117
  • Longitude: -5.119283
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 64.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 61
Tonnage 812
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1942
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 29.4.60 SUNK IN POSN 90DEGS LIZARD HEAD 2.8 MILES. (TRADE DIV LIST, JAN 1942). POSN 495730N, 050800W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/14 13.8.99 LOCATED IN 4957.649N, 0507.220W [WGD] USING GPS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (J ROSEVEARE). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 17.10.05 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4957.607N, 0507.157W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.9 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 9.1MTRS. LIES 061/241 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. STRNG MAGETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (MMT, HI 1455). DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE FWD. AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000153151_1 5.11.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.77MTRS. (BDC, HI 1455). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEWPORT TO FOWEY. 16 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1918 BY COCHRANE & SONS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A F BJORNSTADS REDERI A/S, WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT NEAR THE LIZARD. 17 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS SW, DAMAGE PORT SIDE FWD

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FAQ

Where is the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.607 N,5 7.157 W.

How deep is the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.607 N,5 7.157 W.

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

The seabed around the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 29, 1942.

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

The wreck of the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY)?

The BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 812 tons.

What type of wreck is the BJORNVIK (POSSIBLY)?

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

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