Tyrifjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tyrifjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 20.575 N,5 4.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.342917
  • Longitude: 5.079783
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TYRIFJORD
Orientation 100
Tonnage 6000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H3132/45 27.8.58 NDW IN 612035N, 050505E. (OSLO NM [NUMBER NOT RECORDED]). STS. NCA. HH100/351/21 29.8.04 DIVED IN 6120.575N, 0504.787E [WGD]. STANDS SOME 20MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 100/280 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 280 DEGS. NO SCOUR. HEAVILY SILTED. BOW TO MIDSHIPS BROKEN UP WHERE SALVAGE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT. STERN INTACT. NO DEBRIS FIELD. SINGLE MAST UP TO A DEPTH OF 20MTRS. (D ANGUS, EMAIL DTD 22.6.04). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

DAMAGED IN AIR ATTACK IN WW2. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW.

General Comments

FWD PART BROKEN UP, STERN INTACT, SINGLE MAST

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FAQ

Where is the TYRIFJORD wreck located?

The TYRIFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 61 20.575 N,5 4.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TYRIFJORD?

The seabed around the TYRIFJORD lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the TYRIFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the TYRIFJORD was discovered in 1958.

What was the tonnage of the TYRIFJORD?

The TYRIFJORD had a tonnage of 6000 tons.

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