N J Fjord (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
N j fjord (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.74 N,0 17.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.729000
  • Longitude: -0.284183
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name N J FJORD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 79.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1425
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2009

Surveying Details

H315/27 14.2.27 H315/27 14.2.27 AMEND TO NDWPA (1917) IN POSN 554300N 001800W ON 2182B. 1.3.71 1.3.71 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 2182B. H1270/85 15.10.86 H1270/85 15.10.86 AMEND TO USCPA 48MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH091/153/01 14.4.09 HH091/153/01 & SEP 2009/000029442 14.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1153). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 20.6.09 SEP 2009/000047014 20.6.09 LOCATED IN 5543.7396N, 0017.0514W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.92MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. (SDC BATHYMETRY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1153). INS AS WK 65MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY LOBNITZ & CO LTD, RENFREW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORNEDE DMSK, SELSK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 265NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR ODENSE. CAPTURED BY UC-31 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.74 N,0 17.051 W.

How deep is the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 55 43.74 N,0 17.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY)?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1425 tons.

What type of wreck is the N J FJORD (POSSIBLY)?

The N J FJORD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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