Freidig (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Freidig (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 16.998 N,0 39.372 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.283300
  • Longitude: 0.656200
Wreck Depth 12.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 59.3 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 52.08
Sonar Width 9.69
Shadow Height 9.18
Orientation 206
Tonnage 726
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1918
Scour Dimensions 065.3,035.7,003.1,345.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details M016333 9.11.18 SANK IN 531430N, 003930E, APPROX. (VAEC CONVOY REPORT). H332/62 4.2.63 WK LOCATED IN 531655N, 003929E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. (HMS SCOTT, 19.9.62). INS AS WK 11FMS. - NM 162/64. H4729/62 4.6.64 LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 67FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 28.5.63). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT. BR STD. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 15.2MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 7.1.94 EXAM'D 21.6.93 IN 531658.5N, 003928.2E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.9, FOUL AT 13.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. PARTIALLY BURIED WK, WITH SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE DISCERNIBLE ON SONAR TRACE. SNAGGED BY NETS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). - NM 640/94. SEP 2010/000102033 1.7.10 LOCATED IN 5317.004N, 0039.372E [WGD] USING KGPS. LENGTH 55MTRS, HT 8MTRS. (GARDLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, LICENCE AREA 481 PRE-DREDGE SURVEY DTD 1.2009). RETAIN SW 12.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/0000180469 5.8.20 EXAM'D 27.2.20 IN 5316.998N, 0039.372E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.98 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 21 MTRS, LENGTH 52.1 MTRS, WIDTH 9.7 MTRS, HEIGHT 9.2 MTRS, ORIENTATION 206 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 65 MTRS, WIDTH 35 MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1 MTRS, ORIENTATION 345 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1675). RETAIN SW DW 12.9 MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX-OSIRIA, EX-LA HNECK. BUILT OF IRON IN 1882. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J JENS SALVENSENS, REDERI AKTIES. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR ROUEN. CARGO CAST IRON PIGS/INGOTS. COLLIDED WITH SS ARIADNE ALEXANDRA WHILE IN CONVOY AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED, SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE

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FAQ

Where is the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.998 N,0 39.372 E.

How deep is the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 16.998 N,0 39.372 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 726 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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