Walma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Walma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 14.351 N,11 15.666 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.239183
  • Longitude: 11.261100
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name WALMA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Tonnage 1361
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.41 SANK IN 581500N, 110000E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H6036/59 10.8.71 WK 18MTRS SHOWN IN 581421N, 111545E [STO] ON SWEDISH 933. - NM 1170/71. H6036/59 13.9.73 EPD DEPTH 11MTRS BY SUB AQUA DIVERS. TO BE EXAMINED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (SWEDISH NM 1058/73). - NM 2273T/73. H6036/59 10.7.74 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS ON SWEDISH 933 [1974 EDN]. - NM 1446/74. 17.2.75 SHOWN AS WK 11MTRS IN 581424N, 111547E [STO] ON SWEDISH 9331 [1975 EDN]. NC 881. 7.6.99 SHOWN IN 5814.380N, 1115.633E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 9331 [1997 EDN]. HOWEVER SHOWN IN 5814.320N, 1115.633E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 933 [2ND SCALE] ADOPTED AS NC 869. TO BE QUERIED WITH SWEDISH HO. BR STD. 19.2.01 SHOWN IN 5814.360N, 1115.633E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 9331 [1998 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 853. 26.4.07 HOWN IN 5814.369N, 1115.639E [WGD] ON SWEDISH 9331 [JAN '07 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 853. SEP 2010/000169782 11.11.10 SHOWN IN 5814.342N, 1115.411E [WGD] ON SE3DI9T8 [EDN 2.0]. 23.7.14 SHOWN IN 5814.370N, 1115.632E [WGD] ON SE5EI9T9 [EDN 44.0].
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2023

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE VIIPURI FOR LONDON. CAPTURED BY U-4 AND SUNK BY EXPLOSIVE CHARGES. ALL CREW SAVED. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WALMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WALMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 14.351 N,11 15.666 E.

How deep is the WALMA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The WALMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 58 14.351 N,11 15.666 E.

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

The seabed around the WALMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the WALMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WALMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 23, 1939.

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

The wreck of the WALMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the WALMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WALMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to FI.

What cargo was the WALMA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WALMA (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the WALMA (POSSIBLY)?

The WALMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1361 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALMA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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