Fredensborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fredensborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.502 N,2 20.645 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.841700
  • Longitude: -2.344083
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREDENSBORG
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 86.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 47.5
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 44
Tonnage 2094
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,001.4,090
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H0100/40 APPROX SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581000N, 014000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK IN 582500N, 015300W. (WW2SL). HH091/137/01 30.3.07 EXAM'D 31.8.06 IN 5850.5017N, 0220.6446W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 75.2 IN GEN DEPTH 78.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 090 DEGS. LENGTH 47.5MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 044/204 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS ?NE. WELL BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). INS AS WK 75MTRS. BR STD. H01001/40 5.10.07 RESEARCH USING DOCUMENTATION FROM U 20, WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY THAT OF NORWEGIAN SS 'HOSANGER' [SEE ALSO 1384]. (K HEATH E-MAIL DTD 18.9.07 & TELECON) H01001/40 WHICH GAVE SINKING POSN AS 5810.00N, 0140.00W HAS BEEN DESTROYED. WKS USC PA 70MTRS [TO COVER 'FREDENSBORG' & 'ENGLAND'] IN 5825.00N, 0153.00W TO REMAIN CHARTED UNTIL DISPROVED BY SURVEY. 20.6.11 NOW CONSIDERED TO BE FREDENSBORG. WK BROKEN AT AFT END OF ENGINE ROOM WITH STERN PART BROKEN AWAY. THIS AGREES WITH ORIGINAL SINKING REPORT. (K HEATH, TELECON).
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN BY J.SMIT CZN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S DANNEBORG. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 120NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-20. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR UNITED KINGDOM. CREW OF 20 LOST. (LL WW2, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS ?NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 50.502 N,2 20.645 W
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FAQ

Where is the FREDENSBORG wreck located?

The FREDENSBORG wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.502 N,2 20.645 W.

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

The FREDENSBORG lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 58 50.502 N,2 20.645 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREDENSBORG?

The seabed around the FREDENSBORG lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the FREDENSBORG sink?

The FREDENSBORG sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FREDENSBORG discovered?

The wreck of the FREDENSBORG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FREDENSBORG belong to?

The FREDENSBORG belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the FREDENSBORG?

The FREDENSBORG had a tonnage of 2094 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREDENSBORG?

The FREDENSBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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