Petsamo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Petsamo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5.02 N,9 24.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.083667
  • Longitude: -9.400667
Water Depth 114 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PETSAMO
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Length 124.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4596
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

W.O SINKINGS AND RECORD CHART 1598 TRADE DIV LIST GIVES SINKING POSN AS 20M S OF FASTNET. (WW2SL). POSN 510800N, 092200W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY W. BEARDMORE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SUOMEN KALASTUS O/Y. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 463NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-34. BROKE IN TWO AND BOTH PARTS SANK WHILE LIFEBOATS WERE STILL IN VICINITY. 4 MEN LOST. (TRADE DIV 12/1944, DODS & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the PETSAMO wreck located?

The PETSAMO wreck is located at coordinates 51 5.02 N,9 24.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PETSAMO?

The seabed around the PETSAMO lies at approximately 114 meters deep.

When did the PETSAMO sink?

The PETSAMO sank on Jul 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PETSAMO discovered?

The wreck of the PETSAMO was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PETSAMO belong to?

The PETSAMO belonged to FI.

What cargo was the PETSAMO carrying?

The PETSAMO was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the PETSAMO?

The PETSAMO had a tonnage of 4596 tons.

What type of wreck is the PETSAMO?

The PETSAMO is classified as a steam ship.

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