Ingstad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ingstad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 9.046 N,1 41.059 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.150767
  • Longitude: 1.684317
Wreck Depth 18.9 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INGSTAD
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 55.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 11
Orientation 85
Tonnage 780
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,004.9,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6391/19 POSN 521000N, 014200E PA. NOT INS ON CHARTS. 1923 INS AS DW. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO NDW (WRECKS)(PA). H4167/59 1.6.60 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 1543. H3273/61 9.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 62FT. LEAST E/S 71FT IN 79FT. SCOUR 99FT. (HMS SCOTT 17.8.61). AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. H3273/61 30.10.62 AMEND SW 10FMS 2FT. LC 1543. H909/66 19.5.66 LEAST E/S 67FT IN 77FT. SCOUR 90FT. WOOLLY SONAR CONTACT AT 100YDS. (HMS MYRMIDON, 30.11.65). 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 18.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 1.4.85 EXAM'D 15.10.84 IN 520901N, 014110E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5 TO 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 28.9MTRS. LYING IN OWN SCOUR, 085/265 DEG, WITH GEN DEPTHS SIMILAR TO LEAST E/S DEPTH CLOSE W. LENGTH ABOUT 55MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON, WORKINGTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JACOB KJODE, BERGEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 114HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR NANTES. CARGO 931 TONS COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-7.

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FAQ

Where is the INGSTAD wreck located?

The INGSTAD wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.046 N,1 41.059 E.

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

The INGSTAD lies at a depth of about 18.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9.046 N,1 41.059 E.

How deep is the seabed around the INGSTAD?

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

When did the INGSTAD sink?

The INGSTAD sank on Dec 10, 1915.

When was the wreck of the INGSTAD discovered?

The wreck of the INGSTAD was discovered in 1915.

What country did the INGSTAD belong to?

The INGSTAD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the INGSTAD carrying?

The INGSTAD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the INGSTAD?

The INGSTAD had a tonnage of 780 tons.

What type of wreck is the INGSTAD?

The INGSTAD is classified as a steam ship.