Frederika I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Frederika i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 29.3 N,0 0.003 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.488333
  • Longitude: -0.000050
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREDERIKA I
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1981
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers STBD HAND BUOYS LAID UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM
Surveying Details H2977/73 4.2.81 WK IN 512918N, 000000.2W, OR 239DEGS, 331MTRS FROM ENDERBY'S WHARF F.S. STBD HAND BUOYS LAID UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM OF WK. (PLA NAV WARNING 3/81, 2.2.81). NCA YET. H2997/73 4.2.81 SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE 5.2.81. (PLA NAV WARNING 4/81). NCA. H2997/73 10.2.81 RAISED BY PLA SALVAGE CRAFT 6.2.81. AND BERTHED AT CALEDONIA WHARF. (LL, 9.2.81). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2007

Circumstances of loss

2.2.81 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH MV BLACKTHORN IN DENSE FOG. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (LL, 2.2.81).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.3 N,0 0.003 W
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FAQ

Where is the FREDERIKA I wreck located?

The FREDERIKA I wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.3 N,0 0.003 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREDERIKA I?

The seabed around the FREDERIKA I lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FREDERIKA I sink?

The FREDERIKA I sank on Jan 30, 1981.

When was the wreck of the FREDERIKA I discovered?

The wreck of the FREDERIKA I was discovered in 1981.

What country did the FREDERIKA I belong to?

The FREDERIKA I belonged to PA.

What cargo was the FREDERIKA I carrying?

The FREDERIKA I was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What type of wreck is the FREDERIKA I?

The FREDERIKA I is classified as a motor vessel.