Freya (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Freya (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.348317
  • Longitude: -3.106483
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 1.6
Tonnage 247
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1959
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 2006
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAM'D 25.6.06 IN 5820.899N, 0306.389W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AREA OF DEBRIS RELATED TO NEARBY WK [1123]. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2017

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY THREE GIANT WAVES.

General Comments

?FRAGMENT OF [1123], CLOSE N

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FAQ

Where is the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W.

How deep is the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1959.

When was the wreck of the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2006.

What country did the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 247 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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