Josefina Thorden (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Josefina thorden (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 47.36 N,1 28.611 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.789333
  • Longitude: 1.476850
Wreck Depth 16.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 124.4 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 88.8
Sonar Width 27.1
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 45
Tonnage 6620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01229/43 18.9.43 H01229/43 18.9.43 INS WK 6FMS 1FT. - NM 1977/43. H01229/43 3.10.47 H01229/43 SWEPT FOUL AT 36FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 72FT. IN POSN 514718N, 012842E. (C IN C NORE 3.10.47). 22.10.47 DISPERSED TO 48FT. (MS SHEERNESS 22.10.47). H01229/43 12.12.47 H01229/43 12.12.47 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 69FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 52FT. POSN 514720N, 012840E USING HSA. (HMSL 585, 21.11.47). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 3200/47. H01239/43 6.4.59 H01239/43 & H1334/60 6.4.59 & 6.5.60 SWEPT CLEAR AT 44FT, FOUL AT 45FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 53FT IN GEN DEPTH 61-73FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. (ECES SWEEP REPORT, 4.11.58). AMEND WK 7FMS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3281/63 10.11.64 H3281/63 10.11.64 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 58FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 64FT. SCOUR 67FT. SEABED SAND AND SHELLS. NFS. (HMS ECHO). 12.6.69 12.6.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1975. H3161/69 3.3.70 H3161/69 3.3.70 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT ON 1975. (ECES 1958). - NM 451/70. 23.1.73 23.1.73 AMEND SW 13.1MTRS. NC 1975. H2101/74 16.1.74 H2101/74 16.1.74 POSN 514720N, 012844E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.0MTRS (52FT) IN 20.0MTRS. SCOUR 21.0MTRS. SMALL EXTENT & FROM TRACE SIGNS OF WEED. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA H4399/71 3.5.79 H4399/71 3.5.79 EXAM'D 11.7.78 IN 514720N, 012844E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6 IN GEN DEPTHS 18-19MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. WK HAS BROKEN UP OVER AREA SOME 150FT SQUARE. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 51B/77). NCA. H2044/81 17.1.82 H2044/81 17.1.82 EXAM'D 27.10.82 IN 514720N, 012843E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.4, FOUL AT 15.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.3MTRS. (SOISS, HI 80). - NM 499/83. HH090/628/01 5.7.94 HH090/628/01 5.7.94 EXAM'D 23.5.94 IN 514720N, 012844E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.1, FOUL, 16.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.7 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.4 MTRS. BROKEN UP, COVERS 84 BY 42MTRS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 628). BR STD. 1.3.13 1.3.13 EXAM'D 23.11.12 IN 5147.360N, 0128.611E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88.8MTRS, WIDTH 27.1MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). AN AREA OF DEBRIS. AMEND WK 16.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY ERIKSBERGS M V AKTIES, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. OIL ENGINES OF 543BHP, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE CURACO FOR SHELL HAVEN. CARGO 7499 TONS OIL DISTILLATE, 663 TONS GAS OIL. MINED AND BROKE IN TWO. AFTER PART SANK, FWD PART TAKEN IN TOW BUT STRANDED NEAR SHEERNESS IN A GALE. LATER REFLOATED AND BROKEN UP AT TILBURY DOCK. CARGO IN FWD PART DISCHARGED. FIFTEEN MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 47.36 N,1 28.611 E
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FAQ

Where is the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 47.36 N,1 28.611 E.

How deep is the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 16.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 47.36 N,1 28.611 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) sink?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) sank on Apr 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) belong to?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) carrying?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil,gas.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART)?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 6620 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART)?

The JOSEFINA THORDEN (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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