Fagerheim (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fagerheim (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 22.4 N,6 41.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.373333
  • Longitude: -6.694167
Water Depth 1150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 75.6 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1819/40 12.6.40 H1819/40 12.6.40 SANK IN 472000N, 061600W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 1.4.76 1.4.76 SHOWN AS NDW IN 472230N, 064133W [EUR] ON FR 4735 [4TH EDN]. 27.11.79 27.11.79 NOT SHOWN ON FR 4735. 12.9.86 12.9.86 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14576008. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938 BY KALDNAES MEK VERKS, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF 14 CREW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S FAGERHEIM. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM DJIDJELLI TO THE TEES. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 22.4 N,6 41.65 W.

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

The seabed around the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1150 meters deep.

When did the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 14, 1940.

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

The wreck of the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY)?

The FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1590 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAGERHEIM (POSSIBLY)?

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

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