Sverresborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sverresborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38 N,5 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.633333
  • Longitude: -5.216667
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVERRESBORG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.7 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.8
Tonnage 1144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4908/79 7.7.80 H4908/79 7.7.80 SUNK 8M OFF TREVOSE HEAD. (A. CROTHALL, 22.5.80). APPROX POSN 503800N, 051300W FOR FILING ONLY. [SEE ALSO WK RECORD 16863]. HH090/799/01 8.9.00 HH090/799/01 8.9.00 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY LAXEVAAGS MASK. & JERNSKIBS, BERGEN AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY A. HALVORSEN, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-27 8M OFF TREVOSE HEAD WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM BARRY TO LE HAVRE. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the SVERRESBORG wreck located?

The SVERRESBORG wreck is located at coordinates 50 38 N,5 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVERRESBORG?

The seabed around the SVERRESBORG lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the SVERRESBORG sink?

The SVERRESBORG sank on Aug 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SVERRESBORG discovered?

The wreck of the SVERRESBORG was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SVERRESBORG belong to?

The SVERRESBORG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SVERRESBORG carrying?

The SVERRESBORG was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SVERRESBORG?

The SVERRESBORG had a tonnage of 1144 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVERRESBORG?

The SVERRESBORG is classified as a steam ship.

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