Ole Jensen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ole jensen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 43.985 N,6 8.511 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.733083
  • Longitude: 6.141850
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLE JENSEN
Type motor vessel
Length 82.6 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 78
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 160
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1987
Scour Dimensions 005.0,,003.8,050
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2867/85 10.11.87 SANK IN 554412N, 060824E. SAFETY ZONE, 1 MILE DIAMETER, ESTABLISHED AROUND WRECK. (BLAAVAND RADIO NAV WARNING 050, 22.10.87). NAV I 326/87 ISSUED. NCA YET. H2867/85 27.1.88 LIES ABOUT 600MTRS S OF GAS PIPELINE FROM TYRA AREA TO W COAST OF JYLLAND, IN 564402N, 060835E [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36MTRS. (DANISH NM 1613/87). - NM ACTION. H2867/85 28.1.88 WK SYMBOL TO BE EXPUNGED. (HAMBURG NM T(20)101/1/88). AWAIT DANISH NM. NCA. SEP 2015/000111115 24.7.15 EXAM'D 31.5.15 IN 5543.985N, 0608.511E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 46MTRS. LENGTH 78MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HEIGHT 7.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 160/340 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 5MTRS, DEPTH 3.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 050 DEGS. (HMS ECHO, SNT 03/15). AMEND TO NDW 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2021

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK FOLLOWING AN ENGINE-ROOM EXPLOSION. PASSAGE PORSGRUNN FOR DUISBURG. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT APPEARS TO BE UPTURNED

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FAQ

Where is the OLE JENSEN wreck located?

The OLE JENSEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 43.985 N,6 8.511 E.

How deep is the OLE JENSEN and where exactly is it located?

The OLE JENSEN lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 55 43.985 N,6 8.511 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLE JENSEN?

The seabed around the OLE JENSEN lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the OLE JENSEN sink?

The OLE JENSEN sank on Oct 20, 1987.

When was the wreck of the OLE JENSEN discovered?

The wreck of the OLE JENSEN was discovered in 1987.

What was the tonnage of the OLE JENSEN?

The OLE JENSEN had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLE JENSEN?

The OLE JENSEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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