Where is the FOLKE wreck located?

The FOLKE wreck is located at coordinates 57 55.46 N,0 29.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOLKE?

The seabed around the FOLKE lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the FOLKE sink?

The FOLKE sank on Apr 14, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FOLKE discovered?

The wreck of the FOLKE was discovered in 1915.

What was the tonnage of the FOLKE?

The FOLKE had a tonnage of 1352 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOLKE?

The FOLKE is classified as a steam ship.

Folke Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Folke Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	57 55.46 N,0 29.9 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 57.924333 Longitude: 0.498333
Water Depth	140 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	FOLKE
Type	steam ship
Flag	SE
Length	75.3 m
Width	10.4 m
Draught	5.2
Tonnage	1352
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	timber
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 14, 1915
Original Detection Year	1915
Last Detection Year	1999
Original Source	unknown
Last Amended Date	Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

6.4.16 6.4.16 SUNK IN 575530N, 003000E, APPROX. [AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN]. INS ON CHARTS. H315/27 12.2.27 H315/27 12.2.27 INS AS NDWPA (1915). ALSO REPORTED SUNK IN 575500N, 003000E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3039/26 H3039/26 LOSS CONFIRMED. 1.3.71 1.3.71 AMENDED TO NDWPA. NC 2182B. STS FOR PA. 31.7.72 31.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 575500N, 003000E. (DANISH FISHERY CHART 5700). 11.7.80 11.7.80 AMEND TO USC PA 90MTRS. NE 278. 2.11.99 2.11.99 AMENDED TO NDWPA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE LEVANGER TO LONDON. OWNED BY F D MALMROS.

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