Dettifoss Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dettifoss Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 5.381 N,5 32.694 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.089683
  • Longitude: -5.544900
Wreck Depth 100.48 m
Water Depth 113 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DETTIFOSS
Type steam ship
Flag IS
Length 72.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 77.7
Sonar Width 16.1
Shadow Height 12.75
Orientation 306
Tonnage 1564
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0109/45 22.2.45 WK IN 550500N, 053312W. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, WAGO 524, SIGNAL 22.2.45). 21.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 550530N, 053312W. LENGTH 270FT, HEIGHT 40FT, LYING 105/285DEGS. GAVE OFF OIL AND WRECKAGE. (AUBD 318/58, ESCORT GROUP 19). [NO DATE] POSITION 550500N, 053312W. (AUBD 318/60, C IN C, WESTERN APPROACHES). 25.7.69 SHOWN ON NC 2724. INS ON 2199. BR STD. H3671/72 21.7.72 LOCATED IN 550521N, 053236W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 93 IN GEN DEPTH 115MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). H3671/72 20.2.73 LEAST DEPTH 93MTRS IN 115 MTRS. SEABED HARD, SMOOTH SAND. LIES 300/120 DEGS. NO SCOUR BUT RIPPLES RUN AWAY NNE/SSW OVER OTHERWISE SMOOTH BOTTOM. (HMS FAWN H525, 1972). INS AS WK 51FMS. BR STD. H3671/72 12.3.73 INS WK 51FMS IN 550521N 053236W, 2199 2724. DELETE NDW PA 0.5M TO SW & NDW 0.5M N. - NM 658/73. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 93MTRS. NC 2199. H5982/82 8.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 550530N, 053233W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 6, [1982]. RSDRA2025000089341 20.3.2025 EXAM'D 15.12.2024; WK LOCATED IN 5505.381N, 0532.694W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 100.48 MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 113MTRS. LENGTH 77.7MTRS, WIDTH 16.1MTRS, HT 12.75MTRS, ORIENTATION 306/126DEGS. WK INTACT. (A-2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1789-H525-3831). AMEND NDW 100MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY FREDERIKSHAVNS VAERFT & FLYDEDOK A/S, FREDERIKSHAVN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ICELAND SS CO. PASSAGE NEW YORK VIA BELFAST LOUGH FOR ICELAND. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-1064. (WRECKSITE.EU)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 5.381 N,5 32.694 W
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FAQ

Where is the DETTIFOSS wreck located?

The DETTIFOSS wreck is located at coordinates 55 5.381 N,5 32.694 W.

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

The DETTIFOSS lies at a depth of about 100.48 meters and is located at coordinates 55 5.381 N,5 32.694 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DETTIFOSS?

The seabed around the DETTIFOSS lies at approximately 113 meters deep.

When did the DETTIFOSS sink?

The DETTIFOSS sank on Feb 21, 1945.

When was the wreck of the DETTIFOSS discovered?

The wreck of the DETTIFOSS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DETTIFOSS belong to?

The DETTIFOSS belonged to IS.

What cargo was the DETTIFOSS carrying?

The DETTIFOSS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DETTIFOSS?

The DETTIFOSS had a tonnage of 1564 tons.

What type of wreck is the DETTIFOSS?

The DETTIFOSS is classified as a steam ship.

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