Wanja Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Wanja Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 18.493 N,2 31.624 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.308217
  • Longitude: -2.527067
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WANJA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 91.6 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 6.3
Tonnage 2618
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1939
Original Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 31.10.02 REMAINS LIE IN 5918.493N, 0231.624W [WGD] USING GPS. SECTION OF BULKHEAD ABOVE HW LINE. OTHER REMAINS VISIBLE AT LW. (K HEATH, TELECON). INS AS NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-ESTHER ELINA, EX-ALDEBARAN. BUILT IN 1919 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK VAERKS, FREDRIKSTAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/B TRANSMARIN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 212HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY A/B LINDHOLMEN MOTLOA, GOTHENBURG. PASSAGE BOCA GRANDE FOR STOCKHOLM. CARGO PHOSPHATE. GROUNDED.

General Comments

ONLY WRECKAGE REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the WANJA wreck located?

The WANJA wreck is located at coordinates 59 18.493 N,2 31.624 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WANJA?

The seabed around the WANJA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the WANJA sink?

The WANJA sank on Oct 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the WANJA discovered?

The wreck of the WANJA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the WANJA belong to?

The WANJA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the WANJA carrying?

The WANJA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the WANJA?

The WANJA had a tonnage of 2618 tons.

What type of wreck is the WANJA?

The WANJA is classified as a steam ship.

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