Ternefjell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ternefjell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.447 N,3 51.274 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.107450
  • Longitude: -3.854567
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TERNEFJELL
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 44
Tonnage 1451
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1953
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 6, 2005

Surveying Details

30.7.53 HW0202/50 30.7.53 GOOD SONAR CONTACT. E/S & TYPE 162 TRACE FORWARDED. (HMS VIRAGO). H3950/70 23.9.70 H3950/70 23.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1613. H3950/70 23.2.73 H3950/70 23.2.73 LOCATED IN 500642N, 035154W DURING MINE HUNT SURVEY. (HMS NURTON, ROS). AMEND TO USC 40MTRS. BR STD. 6.10.75 6.10.75 UNLIT MOORING BUOYS, MARKING SALVAGE OPS, ESTABLISHED WITHIN 600MTRS OF 500630N, 035115W. (NAVEAM 299/75). H1936/80 1.10.81 H1936/80 1.10.81 EXAM'D 8.4.81 IN 500624N, 035113W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 13MTRS. LARGE WK LYING NE/SW, GIVING GOOD SONAR RESPONSE EXCEPT FROM W. DETACHED WRECKAE, ABOUT 2MTRS HIGH, LIES CLOSE W OF WK. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 3.10.85 3.10.85 LOCATED IN 500630N, 035111W [OGB] USING DECCA. VERY LARGE WK STANDING 35 TO 40FT HIGH. (J BOWEN, TELECON). NCA. 27.10.86 27.10.86 RISDON BEAZLEY CARRIED OUT SALVAGE IN 1975 ON WK IN 500630N, 035115W [OGB] USING DECCA AND IDENTIFIED IT AS THE 'TERNEFJELL'. (B BOWEN). PRESUMABLY THIS WK. NCA. HH091/057/01 6.5.05 HH091/057/01 6.5.05 EXAM'D 19.7.04 IN 5006.447N, 0351.274W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.7 IN GEN DEPTH 68.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 10.5MTRS. LIES 044/224 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 224 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 57MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY J CROWN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OSLEN & VEGESTAD, OSLO. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR CHICAGO. TWO BOIKERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS DOTTEREL , 1494 GT. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the TERNEFJELL wreck located?

The TERNEFJELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.447 N,3 51.274 W.

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

The TERNEFJELL lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.447 N,3 51.274 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TERNEFJELL?

The seabed around the TERNEFJELL lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the TERNEFJELL sink?

The TERNEFJELL sank on May 24, 1953.

When was the wreck of the TERNEFJELL discovered?

The wreck of the TERNEFJELL was discovered in 1953.

What country did the TERNEFJELL belong to?

The TERNEFJELL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TERNEFJELL carrying?

The TERNEFJELL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TERNEFJELL?

The TERNEFJELL had a tonnage of 1451 tons.

What type of wreck is the TERNEFJELL?

The TERNEFJELL is classified as a steam ship.

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