Knippla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Knippla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.388 N,12 47.752 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.306467
  • Longitude: 12.795867
Wreck Depth 7.5 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KNIPPLA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 521
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers S CARD SPAR BUOY CLOSE SSW
Surveying Details H1526/16 9.3.16 WK IN 551827N, 124740E APPROX. MARKED BY G WK MARK WITH 2 G FLAGS NNE OF WK. (SWEDISH NM). - NM 358/16. H9192/19 29.11.19 WK IN 551824N, 124742E APPROX. PROBABLY THE SAME WK. R WK BUOY, FL3S LAID IN 551800N, 124200E. (SWEDISH NM QUOTING GERMAN NM). [SEE H1210/19]. BR STD. H9570/19 16.12.19 WK 3.2MTRS IN 551820N, 124750E, WITH G WK MARK WITH 1 G FLAG 30MTRS SW. (SWEDISH NM 57/1844/19). BR STD. 22.8.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK 3.4MTRS IN 551824N, 124751E [STO]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2360. 10.7.80 SHOWN AS WK 3.4MTRS, MARKED BY S CARD BUOY CLOSE SSW, ON DANISH 187 [1980 EDN]. BR STD. HH100/351/12 30.7.97 DIVED ON IN LISTED POSN. WK IS WELL BROKEN, IN SOME 10MTRS OF WATER ON SANDY BOTTOM. REMNANTS LARGELY CONSIST OF METAL RIBS AND WOODEN PLANKS, WELL ENCRUSTED WITH MUSSELS. WHEELHOUSE[?] AND BOW STAND 3MTRS PROUD OF BOTTOM. ANCHOR LIES CLOSE TO PORT SIDE OF BOWS. RUDDER AND 4 BLADED PROP LIE AT STERN. (S J ROBERTS, DIVING REPORT). NCA. SEP 2015/000312367 14.1.16 SHOWN AS WK 7.5MTRS IN 5518.388N, 1247.752E [WGD] ON DANISH 132 [ED 23 CORR TO 18/12/15]. AMEND TO DW 7.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED S OF FALSTERBO,WHILE ON PASSAGE TRELLEBORG FOR GOTHENBURG. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 18.388 N,12 47.752 E
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FAQ

Where is the KNIPPLA wreck located?

The KNIPPLA wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.388 N,12 47.752 E.

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

The KNIPPLA lies at a depth of about 7.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.388 N,12 47.752 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KNIPPLA?

The seabed around the KNIPPLA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the KNIPPLA sink?

The KNIPPLA sank on Feb 28, 1916.

When was the wreck of the KNIPPLA discovered?

The wreck of the KNIPPLA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the KNIPPLA belong to?

The KNIPPLA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the KNIPPLA carrying?

The KNIPPLA was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the KNIPPLA?

The KNIPPLA had a tonnage of 521 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNIPPLA?

The KNIPPLA is classified as a steam ship.

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