Samson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 36.06 N,8 20.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.601000
  • Longitude: 8.338667
Wreck Depth 2.5 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SAMSON
Type dredger
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2017

Surveying Details

H2078/72 3.12.73 WK 2.5MTRS IN 563606N, 082024E, MARKED G WK BUOY & 2 G CONL BUOYS WITH FLAGS CLOSE NNE. (DANISH NM 1143/73) BR STD. 5.9.77 SHOWN AS DW ON DANISH 104 [1977 EDN]. H2078/72 26.2.80 THE WK HAS BEEN SWALLOWED INTO THE SAND & THE DEPTH OVER IS 5.0MTRS. (DANISH NM 312/80) BR STD. 3.8.88 SHOWN AS WK 2.5MTRS ON DANISH 104 [1980 EDN].

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FAQ

Where is the SAMSON wreck located?

The SAMSON wreck is located at coordinates 56 36.06 N,8 20.32 E.

How deep is the SAMSON and where exactly is it located?

The SAMSON lies at a depth of about 2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 36.06 N,8 20.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMSON?

The seabed around the SAMSON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAMSON sink?

The SAMSON sank on Jun 25, 1970.

When was the wreck of the SAMSON discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSON was discovered in 1973.

What type of wreck is the SAMSON?

The SAMSON is classified as a dredger.

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