Isbjorn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Isbjorn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.715 N,3 3.994 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.378583
  • Longitude: -3.066567
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ISBJORN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 50.6
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 6.1
Orientation 15
Tonnage 597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0380.0,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 9.3.45 9.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502212N, 030400W.(AUBD 303/89, HMS LEITH). H2502/51 H2502/51 WK IN 502233N, 030409W. DEPTH OVER WRECK 23FMS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 34FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). H6025/53 7.10.53 H6025/53 7.10.53 INS WK 23FMS [42MTRS]. NC 3315. H5982/82 9.2.83 H5982/82 9.2.83 WK IN 502234N, 030406W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)2, 1982). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD.H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 10.5.84 IN 502240N, 030356W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS. LYING APPROX 025/205DEGS. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/13 16.9.97 HH100/351/13 16.9.97 DIVED 7.97 IN 502241.5N, 030355W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK IS UPRIGHT WITH TORPEDO DAMAGE TO STERN. THE VESSEL HAS CHARACTERISTICS OF KOS TYPE WHALER, HIGH BOWS, PRONOUNCED SHEER AND HANCE (SIC) MIDSHIPS. THE TELEGRAPH WAS SET AT FULL STEAM AHEAD. A NUMBER OF 20MM SHELLS DATED 1943 WERE FOUND. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 BELL RECOVERED 7.98 MARKED 'ISBJORN 1907'. WK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. 1.5.13 1.5.13 EXAM'D 18.1.13 IN 5022.715N, 0303.994W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.9 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 380 DEGS ALONG 065/245 DEGS. LENGTH 50.6MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 6.1MTRS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). BOWS NNE. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 IN FEVIG, NORWAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PETER SMEDVIG, STAVANGER. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP. CYLINDER SIZES OF 12, 20 AND 32INCH. SANK AFTER TAKING WATER IN HEAVY WEATHER. (N R CHIPCHASE & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE, SCOUR RUNS 065/245 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 22.715 N,3 3.994 W
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FAQ

Where is the ISBJORN wreck located?

The ISBJORN wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.715 N,3 3.994 W.

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

The ISBJORN lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.715 N,3 3.994 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ISBJORN?

The seabed around the ISBJORN lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ISBJORN sink?

The ISBJORN sank on Dec 17, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ISBJORN discovered?

The wreck of the ISBJORN was discovered in 1945.

What country did the ISBJORN belong to?

The ISBJORN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ISBJORN carrying?

The ISBJORN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ISBJORN?

The ISBJORN had a tonnage of 597 tons.

What type of wreck is the ISBJORN?

The ISBJORN is classified as a steam ship.

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