Ocean Freedom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ocean freedom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 58.927 N,33 2.37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.982117
  • Longitude: 33.039500
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN FREEDOM
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1943
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 24.2.60 DW SHOWN IN 685854N, 330236E ON RUSSIAN 620. NE 2966. 1.7.87 DW SHOWN IN 685855N, 330233E [PUK] ON RUSSIAN 624 [1985 EDN]. NC 2966. HH306/410/06 6.1.06 DELETE. (RUSSIAN NM 54/7647/05). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 457/06.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2006

Circumstances of loss

1.6.43 BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD-BATH IRON SHIPBUILDING CORP OF PORTLAND, MAINE, USA. ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE. SUNK BY AIRCRAFT BOMBS AT MURMANSK. REFLOATED 1.6.43 & BEACHED ON WESTERN SHORE OF KOLA INLET. SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED TO BE BROKEN UP. CREW OF 46 & 18 GUNNERS SAVED. (LL WW2, WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN FREEDOM wreck located?

The OCEAN FREEDOM wreck is located at coordinates 68 58.927 N,33 2.37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN FREEDOM?

The seabed around the OCEAN FREEDOM lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN FREEDOM sink?

The OCEAN FREEDOM sank on Mar 13, 1943.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN FREEDOM discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN FREEDOM was discovered in 1960.

What country did the OCEAN FREEDOM belong to?

The OCEAN FREEDOM belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN FREEDOM carrying?

The OCEAN FREEDOM was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN FREEDOM?

The OCEAN FREEDOM had a tonnage of 7174 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN FREEDOM?

The OCEAN FREEDOM is classified as a steam ship.

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