Freya (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Freya (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 20.943 N,3 6.396 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.349050
  • Longitude: -3.106600
Wreck Depth 43.11 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREYA (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 32.9 m
Width 7.9 m
Sonar Length 34.88
Sonar Width 12.07
Shadow Height 2.14
Orientation 28
Tonnage 247
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1959
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 082.7,016.5,000.5,081
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H818/59 10.2.59 SANK IN 582112N, 030424W APPROX. (SCOTTISH HOME DEPT, 16.1.59). INS AS NDWPA. H2336/84 21.3.86 EXAM'D 10.10.85 IN 582059N, 030618W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER RANGES [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LYING IN TWO PARTS WITH OVERALL LENGTH 35MTRS. FURTHER WRECKAGE OR ISOLATED ROCK WITH LEAST DEPTH 43MTRS LIES 105MTRS S OF WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). BR STD. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.08 EXAM'D 25.6.08 IN 5820.944N, 0306.395W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.3 IN GEN DEPTH 46.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK, COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2022000131756 22.12.22 EXAM'D 13.7.21; LOCATED IN 5820.943N, 0306.396W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 34.9MTRS, WIDTH 12.1MTRS, HT 2.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 028/208 DEGS. WRECK IS NOT INTACT WITH SEVERAL PEAKS PROTRUDING OUT OF THE SEABED. FUNNEL, BOW AND STERN RECOGNISABLE. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1710 - H525-1123). AMEND NDW 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 25, 2023

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY THREE GIANT WAVES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 20.943 N,3 6.396 W
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FAQ

Where is the FREYA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FREYA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 20.943 N,3 6.396 W.

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

The FREYA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43.11 meters and is located at coordinates 58 20.943 N,3 6.396 W.

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

The seabed around the FREYA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the FREYA (POSSIBLY) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the FREYA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the FREYA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FREYA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FREYA (POSSIBLY)?

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

What type of wreck is the FREYA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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