Cemfjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cemfjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 40.198 N,2 32.811 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.669967
  • Longitude: -2.546850
Wreck Depth 57.6 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CEMFJORD
Type motor vessel
Length 83.1 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 1850
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 2015
Original Detection Year 2015
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Surveying Details

SEP 2015/000004716 13.1.15 LOCATED IN 5840.198N, 0232.811W [WGD]. NLB VESSEL MASTER NOT CONFIDENT THAT THERE IS 60MTRS OVER WK, IT MAY BE MORE LIKE 50MTRS. DEFINITELY NOT DANGEROUS TO SURFACE NAVIGATION. INS AS WK USC 40MTRS. (C WALTON, RT1, EMAIL DTD 9.1.15) INS AS WK USC 40MTRS. - NM 783/14. SEP 2015/000106042 21.5.15 DEPTH AMENDED TO 57.6MTRS. (MAIB, EMAIL DTD 14.5.15).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1984 BY DETLEF HEGEMANN ROLANDWERFT, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AROUNO SHIPPING CO LTD, LIMASSOL. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1576 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AARLBORG, DENMARK FOR RUNCORN, CHESHIRE. CAPSIZED AND LATER SANK IN BAD WEATHER. ALL HANDS LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the CEMFJORD wreck located?

The CEMFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 58 40.198 N,2 32.811 W.

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

The CEMFJORD lies at a depth of about 57.6 meters and is located at coordinates 58 40.198 N,2 32.811 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CEMFJORD?

The seabed around the CEMFJORD lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CEMFJORD sink?

The CEMFJORD sank on Jan 2, 2015.

When was the wreck of the CEMFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the CEMFJORD was discovered in 2015.

What was the tonnage of the CEMFJORD?

The CEMFJORD had a tonnage of 1850 tons.

What type of wreck is the CEMFJORD?

The CEMFJORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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