Windfjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Windfjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.57 N,3 50.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.659500
  • Longitude: 3.844667
Wreck Depth 38.35 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WINDFJORD
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 72 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1678
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 2001
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH340/620/06 24.10.01 WK 33MTRS IN 5439.57N, 0350.68E [WGD]. MARKED TEMPORARILY BY TWO W CARD LT BUOYS, VQ(9) 10 SEC, AND VQ(9) 10 SEC WITH RACON 'D'. THESE BUOYS WILL VERY SHORTLY BE REMOVED. (NETH NM 42/593/01). INS ONLY WK 33MTRS. - NM 4673/01. 11.12.01 TOOK 30DEG LIST ON 9.9.01 IN 5535.0N, 0330.0E. REPORTED DRIFTING 10.9.01 IN 5452.8N, 0338.2E. LATER SANK IN 5439.5N, 0350.69E. (MONTHLY LIST OF TOTAL LOSSES, NOV 01). NCA. 23.9.03 NOT SHOWN ON GERMAN 50 [INT 1045] [JUN'03 EDN, 1:375,000], BUT STILL SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [INT 1045] [APR'03 EDN]. PLOTS IN NETHERLANDS WATERS. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 10, 2021

Circumstances of loss

9.9.01 EX-BALTIC BONITA-97, EX-NORRLAND-96, EX-FALKENSTEIN-90. BUILT IN 1977 BY J J SIETAS SCIFFSWERFT, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WIND SHIPPING, SUNBAY MANAGMENT AS, BERGEN. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1500BHP. PASSAGE KRISTINEHAMN FOR HULL. CARGO TIMBER. HAD ENGINE FAILURE AND TOOK 30 DEG LIST ON 9.9.01 DUE TO THE CARGO SHIFTING. ALL CREW RESCUED. DRIFTED WITH TUG GRANITE ALONGSIDE. LATER AFTER PART SUBMERGED AND VESSEL SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the WINDFJORD wreck located?

The WINDFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.57 N,3 50.68 E.

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

The WINDFJORD lies at a depth of about 38.35 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.57 N,3 50.68 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WINDFJORD?

The seabed around the WINDFJORD lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the WINDFJORD sink?

The WINDFJORD sank on Sep 16, 2001.

When was the wreck of the WINDFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the WINDFJORD was discovered in 2001.

What country did the WINDFJORD belong to?

The WINDFJORD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the WINDFJORD carrying?

The WINDFJORD was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the WINDFJORD?

The WINDFJORD had a tonnage of 1678 tons.

What type of wreck is the WINDFJORD?

The WINDFJORD is classified as a carrier.

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