Nedjan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nedjan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 49 N,17 28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.816667
  • Longitude: 17.466667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NEDJAN
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 64.7 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 883
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1954
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H509/54 28.1.54 STRUCK ROCKS OFF EGGEGRUND. WRECKAGE JAMMED IN 604900N, 173800E. (LL, 10 & 11.1.54) POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 24.9.09 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 534 [6TH EDN CORRECT TO NOV '08]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1893 BY SCOTT & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB. OSTKUSTEN. PASSAGE NORRSUNDET FOR IPSWICH. DRIVEN ONTO ROCKS OFF EGGEGRUND WHEN RUDDER BROKE IN A GALE, ONLY FLOATING WRECKAGE AND UPTURNED BOATS FOUND. 16 CREW LOST. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the NEDJAN wreck located?

The NEDJAN wreck is located at coordinates 60 49 N,17 28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEDJAN?

The seabed around the NEDJAN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the NEDJAN sink?

The NEDJAN sank on Jan 10, 1954.

When was the wreck of the NEDJAN discovered?

The wreck of the NEDJAN was discovered in 1954.

What country did the NEDJAN belong to?

The NEDJAN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NEDJAN carrying?

The NEDJAN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the NEDJAN?

The NEDJAN had a tonnage of 883 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEDJAN?

The NEDJAN is classified as a steam ship.

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