Troldfos (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Troldfos (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 59.845 N,3 55.665 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.997417
  • Longitude: -3.927750
Water Depth 1109 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 80
Tonnage 1459
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

23.6.10 23.6.10 WK LOCATED BY ROV IN 6059.845N, 0355.665W [WGD]. LENGTH FROM SONAR IMAGE 70-80MTRS. DEPTH 1109MTRS. ONE SECTION VISIBLE WITH RAILINGS BUT HARD TO TELL WHICH PART OF THE VESSEL IT WAS. NOT CLOSELY INVESTIGATED TO AVOID RISK TO ROV. (CAPTAIN J W HARGREAVES, MV HUGIN EXPLORER, EMAIL DTD 22.6.10). NCA. 30.7.10 30.7.10 FURTHER ROVE INVESTIGATIONS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT. NOW BELIEVER THAT THIS IS TROLDFOS. NOTHING DEFINIVE LOCATED, BUT SIZE AND LOCATION ARE CONSISTENT. CARGO APPEARS TO BE AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. APARENTLY IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH SOME RED PAINT STILL VISIBLE - THIS IS THOUGHT TO BE THE REMAINS OF THE RED STRIPES OF A NEUTRAL VESSEL. (A KENTUCK, RECEIVER OF WRECK, EMAIL DTD 29.7.10). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR CHRISTIANA. SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN 6059.0N, 0447.0W. (LLWW1). NO LIVES LOST. (RECEIVER OF WK).

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FAQ

Where is the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 59.845 N,3 55.665 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1109 meters deep.

When did the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2010.

What country did the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY)?

The TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1459 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY)?

The TROLDFOS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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