Randsfjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Randsfjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.03 N,7 2.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.967167
  • Longitude: -7.034000
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RANDSFJORD
Type merchant vessel
Flag NO
Length 124.1 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3999
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H95/39 15.1.41 H95/39 POSN 505800N, 070200W. [PRESUMED TO BE RANDSFJORD]. (W APPS LIST 15.1.41). POSN ALSO GIVEN AS 505300N, 070500W. (WRECKS OFFICERS SINKINGS BK & RECORD CHART 1598). H1001/40 H1001/40 POSN GIVEN ONLY AS 70M SSE OF QUEENSTOWN. (TRADE DIV LIST). POSN ACCEPTED AS 505800N, 070200W. 30.1.78 30.1.78 CHARTED AS NDW. [STS TO SHOW PA]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NC 2649.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE ABOUT 70M STH OF THE FASTNET WHILE EN ROUTE NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL. GIVES APPROX POSN 501400N, 093700W. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the RANDSFJORD wreck located?

The RANDSFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.03 N,7 2.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RANDSFJORD?

The seabed around the RANDSFJORD lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the RANDSFJORD sink?

The RANDSFJORD sank on Jun 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the RANDSFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the RANDSFJORD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the RANDSFJORD belong to?

The RANDSFJORD belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the RANDSFJORD?

The RANDSFJORD had a tonnage of 3999 tons.

What type of wreck is the RANDSFJORD?

The RANDSFJORD is classified as a merchant vessel.

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