Linda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Linda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 20.689 N,2 16.612 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.344817
  • Longitude: 2.276867
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 126 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LINDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag EE
Tonnage 1213
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.40 SANK IN 592000N, 021630E APPROX. H1271/83 11.2.83 NDW SHOWN IN 592040N, 021650E [EUR] ON NORWEGIAN 307 [1982 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2013/000109418 29.7.13 SHOWN AS WK USC 101MTRS IN 5920.689N, 0216.612E [WGD] ON NO2B0804 [EDN 2.5].
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A U-BOAT ABOUT 60M NE OF SHETLANDS. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR GOTHENBURG. 1 CREW MEMBER LOST. (LLWW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 20.689 N,2 16.612 E
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FAQ

Where is the LINDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 20.689 N,2 16.612 E.

How deep is the LINDA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 59 20.689 N,2 16.612 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LINDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LINDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 126 meters deep.

When did the LINDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LINDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LINDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LINDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to EE.

What cargo was the LINDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the LINDA (POSSIBLY)?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1213 tons.

What type of wreck is the LINDA (POSSIBLY)?

The LINDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.