Varangmalm Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Varangmalm Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 51.782 N,0 17.477 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.863033
  • Longitude: 0.291283
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VARANGMALM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 3551
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2005

Surveying Details

H0146/39 10.12.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 535000N, 001700E OR 056DEGS, 11M FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD LT HO. (SHIPPING CASUALITES FO-IN-C HUMBER, 10.12.39). INS AS DWPA. - FNM 2882/39. H01624/44 14.4.44 WK LOCATED IN 535146N, 001735E. KNOWN TO BE COVERED BY LEAST DEPTH OF 16MTRS. PRESUMED TO BE THE 'VARANGMALM'. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). H0146/39 14.6.44 AMENDED TO NDW TO 535146N, 001735E. BR STD. H0146/39 29.7.44 DELETED. - NM 1612/44. H2534/74 28.11.79 TWO BAD OBSTNS REPD IN 535129N, 001727E AND 535149N, 001730E, POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL 1). H5084/77 17.3.80 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. (SOISS, HI 64/79). SEE [8950]. SEP 2016/000053291 26.10.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (MMT, HI 1473). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

10.12.39 PASSAGE KIRKENES FOR ANTWERP. MINED. (LLWW2, SHIPPING CASUALTIES, FOIC HUMBER 10.12.39).

General Comments

DISPERSED TO DEPTH EXCEEDING 15MTRS

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FAQ

Where is the VARANGMALM wreck located?

The VARANGMALM wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.782 N,0 17.477 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VARANGMALM?

The seabed around the VARANGMALM lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the VARANGMALM sink?

The VARANGMALM sank on Oct 29, 1939.

When was the wreck of the VARANGMALM discovered?

The wreck of the VARANGMALM was discovered in 1939.

What country did the VARANGMALM belong to?

The VARANGMALM belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the VARANGMALM?

The VARANGMALM had a tonnage of 3551 tons.

What type of wreck is the VARANGMALM?

The VARANGMALM is classified as a steam ship.

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