Arne Kjode (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arne kjode (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 51 N,8 7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.850000
  • Longitude: -8.116667
Water Depth 1110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART)
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 154.8 m
Width 21 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 11019
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Arne Kjode (after part) is located at coordinates 58 51 N, 8 7 W in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Scotland. This underwater wreck site, identified by the UK Hydrographic Office, represents the rear section of the vessel. Historical sinking records for the Arne Kjode show conflicting positions, with historical data citing various locations including 59 26 N, 07 10 W and 59 20 N, 07 12 W, though the 58 51 N, 8 7 W coordinate is the designated reference point. As a documented underwater obstruction, this wreck remains a point of interest for maritime researchers and naval historians tracking World War II submarine successes. The site serves as a navigational hazard and an underwater historical landmark in the North Atlantic.

Surveying Details

H0168/39 19.12.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 592600N, 071000W [UND]. (N.I.D. C-IN-C ROSYTH). NCA. 24.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 585100N, 080700W [UND]. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 17.6.91 STATED THAT AFTER PART SANK IN 592000N, 071200W [UND]. (LL WW2). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A.G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S INGER. PASSAGE ARUBA FOR NYBORG. BADLY DAMAGED WHEN TORPEDOED BY U-41 AND LATER SUNK BY BRITISH NAVAL SHIPS. 5 MEN LOST. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 58 51 N,8 7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 1110 meters deep.

When did the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) sink?

The ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) sank on Nov 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) belong to?

The ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) carrying?

The ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) was carrying gas,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART)?

The ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 11019 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART)?

The ARNE KJODE (AFTER PART) is classified as a tanker.

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