Fallwind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fallwind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 29.46 N,6 23.42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.491000
  • Longitude: 6.390333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FALLWIND
Type motor vessel
Length 74.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1988
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2531/88 30.3.88 SANK IN 562930N, 062330E [EUR] APPROX. (DANISH NM 472/88). INS AS USCPA 18.3MTRS. - NM 1192/88. 18.6.90 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON DANISH 93. NCA. 15.4.91 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON DANISH 90. NCA. HH331/450/02 25.6.01 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON DANISH 93 [3RD EDN FEB'01]. - NM 3195/01.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2021

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED SEVERE LIST WHEN CARGO SHIFTED. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK. WAS ON PASSAGE KRISTINEHAMN TO GOOLE.

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FAQ

Where is the FALLWIND wreck located?

The FALLWIND wreck is located at coordinates 56 29.46 N,6 23.42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FALLWIND?

The seabed around the FALLWIND lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the FALLWIND sink?

The FALLWIND sank on Mar 5, 1988.

When was the wreck of the FALLWIND discovered?

The wreck of the FALLWIND was discovered in 1988.

What cargo was the FALLWIND carrying?

The FALLWIND was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the FALLWIND?

The FALLWIND had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALLWIND?

The FALLWIND is classified as a motor vessel.