Jorgen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jorgen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 30.398 N,10 57.438 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.506633
  • Longitude: 10.957300
Wreck Depth 12.2 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name JORGEN
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 6, 2025

Surveying Details

H2907/40 8.10.40 INS DW IN 563100N, 105800E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2353/40. H2907/40 24.6.41 WK MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY GP FL(2)10S CLOSE NE. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1459/41. H2907/40 19.8.42 AMEND TO WK 3.1FMS. (ADMIRALTY). BR STD. H3237/42 5.4.43 AMEND TO WK 6.4 FMS. (ADMIRALTY). BR STD. 13.3.72 POSN 563000N, 105700E. DISPERSED TO 12.2 MTRS, BUT ONLY HALF PARTED FROM BOTTOM. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO 630057). 10.12.76 AMEND WK 12.0MTRS IN 563027N, 105730E. NC 2114. 29.11.79 WK 12.2MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 122 [1976] IN 563027N, 105730E. NE 2114. 4.9.16 SHOWN AS WK 12.2MTRS IN 5630.398N, 1057.438E [WGD] ON DK4KATGS. (EDN 48.6, DTD 20.4.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the JORGEN wreck located?

The JORGEN wreck is located at coordinates 56 30.398 N,10 57.438 E.

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

The JORGEN lies at a depth of about 12.2 meters and is located at coordinates 56 30.398 N,10 57.438 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JORGEN?

The seabed around the JORGEN lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the JORGEN sink?

The JORGEN sank on Apr 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JORGEN discovered?

The wreck of the JORGEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JORGEN belong to?

The JORGEN belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the JORGEN?

The JORGEN is classified as a steam ship.

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