Frigga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Frigga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.602 N,2 17.017 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.226700
  • Longitude: -2.283617
Wreck Depth 50.7 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRIGGA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 155
Tonnage 1046
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2291/64 19.5.65 SONAR CONTACT IN 501344N, 021720W. (HMS SCOTT, 1964). NCA YET. HH090/533/01 28.5.93 WK EXAM'D 5.3.93 IN 501336.1N, 021701W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.7 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. RELATIVELY INTACT AND LYING 155/335 DEG WITH SHOALEST PART AT N END. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 1040 TONS. 1.5MTR SCOUR ALONG W EDGE OF WK AND 0.5MTR ALONG E EDGE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). INS AS WK 50MTRS. - NM 2106/93. HH100/351/16 4.9.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A VERY BROKEN UP SS WITH A LARGE BOILER AND A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. BOTH ENGINE AND BOILER IN SITU WITH APPROX 10MTRS OF BUCKLED PROP SHAFT. ENGINE HAS REVERSING WHEEL ON THE STBD SIDE. SOME WINCHES IN THE WRECKAGE. REMAINS OF STERN LIE APPROX 40MTRS FROM THE BOILER. SEABED GRAVEL. (N CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 8.00). NCA. HH100/351/16 9.10.00 THIS IS THE WK OF THE FRIGGA. IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 10.00). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY LAXEVAAGS MSK & JRNSKB OF LAXEVAAGS. HOME PORT BERGEN. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR ROUEN, CARGO COAL. ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALLER BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97 HP. SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 54.

General Comments

INTACT, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the FRIGGA wreck located?

The FRIGGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.602 N,2 17.017 W.

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

The FRIGGA lies at a depth of about 50.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.602 N,2 17.017 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRIGGA?

The seabed around the FRIGGA lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the FRIGGA sink?

The FRIGGA sank on Aug 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FRIGGA discovered?

The wreck of the FRIGGA was discovered in 1965.

What country did the FRIGGA belong to?

The FRIGGA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FRIGGA carrying?

The FRIGGA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FRIGGA?

The FRIGGA had a tonnage of 1046 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRIGGA?

The FRIGGA is classified as a steam ship.

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