Uffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 8.477 N,24 57.309 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.141283
  • Longitude: 24.955150
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name UFFE
Type dredger
Flag FI
Tonnage 119
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2017

Surveying Details

12.11.71 VESSEL SANK OFF HELSINKI. (LLOYDS VOL. 207). NCA, POSN 600900N, 250000E FOR FILING ONLY. H3107/62 27.1.72 WK IN 600828N, 245728E, OR 306DEG, 380MTRS FROM HUSUNKIVI LT, MARKED BY WK LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.3S. (HELSINKI NM 625(T)/71). NCA YET. H3107/62 14.2.72 WK BUOY REMOVED. (HELSINKI NM 4(T)/72). NCA YET. H3107/62 28.6.72 WK BUOY REPLACED WHILE WK BEING RAISED. (HELSINKI NM 312(T)/72). NCA YET. H3107/62 18.10.72 WK BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HELSINKI NM 458/72). NCA. H3107/62 15.8.73 WK 10.3MTRS SHOWN ON FINNISH 18 [1973 EDN]. - NM 1656/73. 24.10.73 VESSEL WILL NOT BE SALVED. SUPERSTRUCTURE DEMOLISHED TO GIVE SAFE CLEARANCE IN THE FAIRWAY. (LLOYDS VOL. 213). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS IN COLLISION WITH SWEDISH MV `ELGAREN' AND SANK OFF HELSINKI. (LLOYDS VOL.207).

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FAQ

Where is the UFFE wreck located?

The UFFE wreck is located at coordinates 60 8.477 N,24 57.309 E.

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

The UFFE lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 60 8.477 N,24 57.309 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UFFE?

The seabed around the UFFE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the UFFE sink?

The UFFE sank on Nov 10, 1971.

When was the wreck of the UFFE discovered?

The wreck of the UFFE was discovered in 1971.

What country did the UFFE belong to?

The UFFE belonged to FI.

What cargo was the UFFE carrying?

The UFFE was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the UFFE?

The UFFE had a tonnage of 119 tons.

What type of wreck is the UFFE?

The UFFE is classified as a dredger.

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