Danmark (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Danmark (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58.76 N,2 53.162 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.979333
  • Longitude: -2.886033
Wreck Depth 12.76 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANMARK (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag DK
Length 149.7 m
Width 20.7 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 10517
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2025

Surveying Details

H0155/40 6.2.40 ST IN 585848N, 025305W, OR 164.5DEGS, 2.34M FROM HELLIER LT. (NO IN C KIRKWALL). - PFNM 329/40. H0155/40 27.7.40 CONFIRMATION OF ST. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1805/40. H0155/40 28.6.45 G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.5S LAID 043.5DEGS, 400FT FROM WK. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD NM 10/46). - NM 2207/46. H0155/40 2.12.57 WK DRIES 3FT. (DIVER REPORT, 1957 DOCKET BD, DTD 28.8.57). CHART AS LEGEND: (DRIES 3FT). - NM 2864/57. H6465/58 9.12.58 RAREFL FITTED TO BUOY. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD NM 21/58). - NM 2396/58. H3402/59 29.6.59 CHART AS ST, MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G, RAREFL CLOSE NE. NC 2179. H0155/40 18.8.61 TOTALLY DISPERSED TO SEABED & BUOY REMOVED. POSN CONSIDERED TO BE FOUL. (NORTHERN LT HO BOARD). AMEND TO FOUL & DELETE LIGHT BUOY. - NM 1741/61. 29.11.03 EUT POSN: 5858.775N, 0253.180W. NE 2584. 10.1.04 PHOTO OF BOW SECTION OF VESSEL. (OFF SCOTLAND). 4.10.10 ONLY SCOUR PIT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). RETAIN FOUL. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 09.04.25 OBSTRN FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 58-58.775N, 02-53.18W (WGD). NO CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS RECORD. NFS. (SCAPA FLOW AND KIRKWALL HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS DTD 07.08.23)

Circumstances of loss

12.1.1940 BUILT IN 1931 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET DANSKE PETROLEUMS A/S. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ARUBA FOR NYBORG. TORPEDOED BY U-23 ON 12.1.1940 IN INGANESS BAY & SANK 10 DAYS LATER. CARGO 8,200 TONS OF PETROL & 5,760 TONS KEROSENE. THE FORE-PART WAS REFLOATED IN 1941 & TAKEN TO INVERKEITHING TO BE USED AS A STORAGE HULK. (DODS, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, OFF SCOTLAND & LL WW2).

General Comments

ONLY SCOUR PIT REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 58.76 N,2 53.162 W
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FAQ

Where is the DANMARK (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 58 58.76 N,2 53.162 W.

How deep is the DANMARK (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 12.76 meters and is located at coordinates 58 58.76 N,2 53.162 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DANMARK (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the DANMARK (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the DANMARK (AFTER PART) sink?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) sank on Jan 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DANMARK (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the DANMARK (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DANMARK (AFTER PART) belong to?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the DANMARK (AFTER PART) carrying?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) was carrying oil,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the DANMARK (AFTER PART)?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 10517 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANMARK (AFTER PART)?

The DANMARK (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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