Strinheim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Strinheim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 2.609 N,1 17.662 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.043483
  • Longitude: -1.294367
Wreck Depth 40.88 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRINHEIM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 29.7
Sonar Width 8.1
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 337
Tonnage 321
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1939
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 0005.5,033.7,000.5,338
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0266/39 27.12.39 PFNM 2880/39 ISSUED. (FOIC TYNE). H0266/39 14.6.40 NDWPA IN 073 DEGS, 3.94 MILES FROM N PIER LT. - NM 1473/40. H7018/58 12.11.59 LOCATED IN 550234N, 011733W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 78FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 136 IN GEN DEPTH 156FT. NO SCOUR. SMALL WK. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4871/68 3.7.68 EXAM'D 27.10.67 IN 550237N, 011735W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 136 IN GEN DEPTH 155FT. SCOUR DEPTH 156FT. SEA BED OF COLLIERY SPOIL AND SHELL. LIES E/W AND IS ABOUT 200FT LONG. (HMS MYRMIDON, HI 351/67). AMEND TO WK 22FMS. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 19/70). H2189/71 22.5.72 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (ISS, 13.11.71). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 41MTRS. NC 152. HH100/351/01 15.9.89 DIVED 7.9.89 IN 550235.5N, 011731W [OGB] USING DECCA. FOUND TO BE WK OF LARGE STEAM TRAWLER OF AROUND 1920'S VINTAGE. ABOUT 200 TONS GROSS. STANDS MAX HT OF 25 TO 30FT IN GEN DEPTH 165FT (UNREDUCED). LIES WITH BOW TO SE, UPRIGHT AND INTACT FROM STERN UP TO JUST FOR'D OF BRIDGE. EVERYTHING FOR'D OF WINCHES IS SMASHED UP - PROBABLY MINED. BEAM ABOUT 20FT. (D COX, C.T.C.(UK), 8.9.89). PROBABLY THE 'WILLIAM HALLETT'. HH090/796/01 6.1.99 EXAM'D 21.7.98 IN 550236.2N, 011739.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.2 IN GEN DEPTH 46.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 145/325 DEGS. RELATIVELY INTACT WITH LARGE PIECES OF DEBRIS EXTENDING SOME 35MTRS TO THE NORTH. (GARDLINE, HI 796). RETAIN WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.9.99 DIVED IN 5502.617N, 0117.583W [?WGD]. LIES E/W IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. BOTTOM OF COLLIERY WASTE AND SHALE. ORIGINALLY UPRIGHT AND INTACT EXCEPT WHERE THE MINE EXPLODED AGAINST THE HULL. BELL AND TELEGRAPH RECOVERED. COVERED IN MANY NETS. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 13.9.99). NCA. HH091/177/01 2.7.07 EXAM'D 12.3.07 IN 5502.609N, 0117.659W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.34 IN GEN DEPTH 46.9MTRS. LENGTH 29.8MTRS, WIDTH 7.21MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS S. PROMINENT WK, MOSTLY INTACT WITH EVIDENCE OF A SMASHED UP BOW SECTION. ?2 FUNNELS PROUD OF WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1177). RETAIN WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 12.7.12 LOCATED 18.7.11 IN 5502.610N, 0117.660W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.15 IN GEN DEPTH 46.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 168/348 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1359). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 28.2.19 EXAM�D 28.2.19 IN 5502.609N, 0117.662W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 29.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.1MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 337/157DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 5.5MTRS, WIDTH 33.7MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARD 338DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT STERN. BOW HAS BEEN DESTROYED. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE IRON PROPELLOR. PASSAGE MURVIK FOR HULL. MINED. SANK AT ONE WITH THE LOSS OF ALL NINE CREW MEMBERS.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT STERN. BOW HAS BEEN DESTROYED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 2.609 N,1 17.662 W
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FAQ

Where is the STRINHEIM wreck located?

The STRINHEIM wreck is located at coordinates 55 2.609 N,1 17.662 W.

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

The STRINHEIM lies at a depth of about 40.88 meters and is located at coordinates 55 2.609 N,1 17.662 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRINHEIM?

The seabed around the STRINHEIM lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the STRINHEIM sink?

The STRINHEIM sank on Aug 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the STRINHEIM discovered?

The wreck of the STRINHEIM was discovered in 1939.

What country did the STRINHEIM belong to?

The STRINHEIM belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STRINHEIM carrying?

The STRINHEIM was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the STRINHEIM?

The STRINHEIM had a tonnage of 321 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRINHEIM?

The STRINHEIM is classified as a steam ship.

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