Halfdan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Halfdan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.396 N,4 1.626 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.939933
  • Longitude: -4.027100
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HALFDAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 73.2 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 75
Tonnage 1307
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2005

Surveying Details

H2312/72 15.4.78 H2312/72 15.4.78 WK LOCATED IN 495625N, 040130W [OGB] USING DECCA. HEIGHT 7.3MTRS. (T ALLEN). INS AS WK 60MTRS. BR STD.. HH100/351/14/19 21.4.99 HH100/351/14/19 21.4.99 LOCATED 4 YEARS AGO IN 4956.434N, 0404.555W [OGB] USING GPS. WK VERY LARGE AND LONG. LIES NNW/SSE. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.3.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 28.4.05 HH091/059/01 28.4.05 EXAM'D 5.7.04 IN 4956.396N, 0401.626W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 66.0 IN GEN DEPTH 73.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 66MTRS. BR STD. 26.6.06 26.6.06 A COASTER OF ABOUT 1000GT. INVERTED WITH BOWS E. SINGLE PROP, WELL NETTED. BROKEN AREAS ALLOW ACCESS TO THE BOILER ROOM AND THE FWD HOLDS. HOLDS CONTAIN LARGE CONGLOMERATIONS OF COKE, WHICH IS ALSO SCATTERED AROUND THE WK. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 20.11.07 20.11.07 THIS COULD BE 'HALFDAN'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 10906 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S SKJOLD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 145 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR LEGHORN. TORPEDOED BY UB-37. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, BOWS E, TONNAGE BY DIVER

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FAQ

Where is the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.396 N,4 1.626 W.

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

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.396 N,4 1.626 W.

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

The seabed around the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1916.

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

The wreck of the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY)?

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1307 tons.

What type of wreck is the HALFDAN (POSSIBLY)?

The HALFDAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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