Hudiksvall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hudiksvall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.681 N,4 34.369 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.394683
  • Longitude: -4.572817
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUDIKSVALL
Type sailing vessel
Flag SE
Length 64.7 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 1362
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1890
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1285/75/278 5.8.75 H1285/75/278 5.8.75 REPD IN 532340N, 043418W. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD 9.7.75). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1283/78/159 4.5.78 H1283/78/159 WOODEN & STEEL WKS LOCATED AT TIP OF YNYS-Y-FYDLYN. (M SMITH, LTR DTD 4.5.78). PRESUMABLY THE WOODEN ONE IS THIS WK. NCA. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-FRANCOIS I. BUILT IN 1867 BY FRERES, LEVIELS, HONFLEUR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C ALMGREN, HUDIKSVALL, SWEDEN. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. ANCHORED, DRAGGED AND WAS STRANDED IN WSW FORCE 7. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HUDIKSVALL wreck located?

The HUDIKSVALL wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.681 N,4 34.369 W.

When did the HUDIKSVALL sink?

The HUDIKSVALL sank on Nov 20, 1890.

When was the wreck of the HUDIKSVALL discovered?

The wreck of the HUDIKSVALL was discovered in 1975.

What country did the HUDIKSVALL belong to?

The HUDIKSVALL belonged to SE.

What cargo was the HUDIKSVALL carrying?

The HUDIKSVALL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HUDIKSVALL?

The HUDIKSVALL had a tonnage of 1362 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUDIKSVALL?

The HUDIKSVALL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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