Farmsum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Farmsum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11 N,22 56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.183333
  • Longitude: -22.933333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FARMSUM
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 128.3 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5227
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 521100N, 225600W. 13.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 500 MILES N OF THE AZORES. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY A VUIJK & ZONEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STOOMV MAATS OOSTZEE. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 289NHP. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR BUENOS AIRES. TORPEDOED BY U-99 WHEN SHE STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FARMSUM wreck located?

The FARMSUM wreck is located at coordinates 52 11 N,22 56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FARMSUM?

The seabed around the FARMSUM lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the FARMSUM sink?

The FARMSUM sank on Dec 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FARMSUM discovered?

The wreck of the FARMSUM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FARMSUM belong to?

The FARMSUM belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the FARMSUM?

The FARMSUM had a tonnage of 5227 tons.

What type of wreck is the FARMSUM?

The FARMSUM is classified as a steam ship.

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