Gudveig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Gudveig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 42.25 N,1 30.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.704167
  • Longitude: -1.509967
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUDVEIG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.1.40 SINKING POSN 5MILES NE BY E OF LONGSTONE LT GIVES 554215N, 013030W. (WO SIGNAL RECORDS). H056/40 10.4.40 ROSYTH LIST GIVES 554000N, 013200W. H1001/40 TRADE DIVISION LIST GIVES 4 TO 5 MILES E BY S OF LONGSTONE LT WHICH GIVES 553900N, 012900W. (LATER SUPERCEDED BY WW2SL. GIVES SAME INFO). 7.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMENDED TO USCPA 50MTRS. BR STD. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1711). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL,BUILT 1920, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5 MILES NE BY E OF LONGSTONE LT, FARNE ISLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S GUDVIN,VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE TYNE TO BERGEN.

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FAQ

Where is the GUDVEIG wreck located?

The GUDVEIG wreck is located at coordinates 55 42.25 N,1 30.598 W.

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

The GUDVEIG lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 55 42.25 N,1 30.598 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GUDVEIG?

The seabed around the GUDVEIG lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the GUDVEIG sink?

The GUDVEIG sank on Jan 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the GUDVEIG discovered?

The wreck of the GUDVEIG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the GUDVEIG belong to?

The GUDVEIG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the GUDVEIG carrying?

The GUDVEIG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the GUDVEIG?

The GUDVEIG had a tonnage of 1300 tons.

What type of wreck is the GUDVEIG?

The GUDVEIG is classified as a steam ship.

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