Sjofna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sjofna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.431 N,4 33.117 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.940517
  • Longitude: -4.551950
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SJOFNA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 619
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1944
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2011

Surveying Details

H7480/53 2.12.53 ST PA IN 505624N, 043303W [OGB]. (GF 520/53). BR STD. H3835/66 16.1.67 CAPT LOWRY CONTACT COASTGUARDS AT BUDE WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE VESSEL STILL LIES BETWEEN TWO POINTS AT KNAP HEAD ALTHOUGH THERE IS NOT MUCH OF HER LEFT. (CAPT LOWRY, RN, 10.12.66). DELETE. BR STD. 23.9.70 ONLY TWO BOILERS LEFT. THESE DRY BY 10FT AT LW PERSONAL OBSERVATION BY R DAVIS, SEPT 1970. (R DAVIS). STS. NCA. 23.8.11 NOT LOCATED. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1157). LIES AT VERY INSHORE EDGE OF SURVEY COVER. NOT SHOWN ON GOOGLE EARTH, FORESHORE OF BARE ROCK. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KONGSAA, EX-PHOENIX. BUILT IN 1918 BY WED, DUIJVENDIJK. GOUDERAK. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FOWEY FOR LARNE. WENT ASHORE IN FOG. WAS BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SJOFNA wreck located?

The SJOFNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.431 N,4 33.117 W.

When did the SJOFNA sink?

The SJOFNA sank on Nov 23, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SJOFNA discovered?

The wreck of the SJOFNA was discovered in 1953.

What country did the SJOFNA belong to?

The SJOFNA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SJOFNA carrying?

The SJOFNA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the SJOFNA?

The SJOFNA had a tonnage of 619 tons.

What type of wreck is the SJOFNA?

The SJOFNA is classified as a steam ship.

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