Hafnia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hafnia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
45 23.775 N,1 14.922 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.396250
  • Longitude: -1.248700
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAFNIA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 79.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1619
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H7396/17 3.1.18 WK IN 452345N, 011505W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 7/18. H1309/19 ABOVE POSN CONFIRMED. (PARIS NM). H8479/33 10.1.34 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHART. DELETE. - NM 115/34. 18.1.54 SHOWN AS DW IN 452351N, 011451W [EUR] ON FRENCH 4872. NC 2664. 9.4.85 LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14551126. SEP 2009000062843 13.8.09 SHOWN IN 4523.800N, 0114.944W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7070 [INT 1804] [2ND EDN 2009, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1888 BY HELSINGORS JERNSKIBS-OG MASKINSBYG, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY P BROWN JR & CO. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM MANCHESTER TO GIBRALTER. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the HAFNIA wreck located?

The HAFNIA wreck is located at coordinates 45 23.775 N,1 14.922 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAFNIA?

The seabed around the HAFNIA lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HAFNIA sink?

The HAFNIA sank on Jun 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HAFNIA discovered?

The wreck of the HAFNIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HAFNIA belong to?

The HAFNIA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HAFNIA carrying?

The HAFNIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HAFNIA?

The HAFNIA had a tonnage of 1619 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAFNIA?

The HAFNIA is classified as a steam ship.