Arne Kjode (Fore Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arne kjode (fore part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 5.337 N,5 55.79 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.088950
  • Longitude: -5.929833
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARNE KJODE (FORE PART)
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 154.8 m
Width 21 m
Draught 11
Shadow Height 9.8
Orientation 160
Tonnage 11019
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1939
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1068/39 22.11.39 REPORTED BY AIRCRAFT THAT FORE SECTION OF ARNE KJODE IS 0.5M FROM SULISHER ROCK, 590600N, 061200W. (F.O.C.O. & S MESSAGE DTD 15.11.39) H1068/39 22.11.39 HMS CHITRAL REPORTS HAVING SUNK ARNE KJODE IN 590600N, 065500W. (C IN C ROSYTH MESSAGE DTD 15.11.39) H1068/39 13.12.39 FORE PART OF ARNE KJODE WAS SUNK IN 590550N, 055610W. POSN OBTAINED BY CROSS BEARINGS FROM THE LAND. (HMS CHITRAL, 10.12.39) NCA YET. H1068/39 18.12.39 FORE PART SUNK IN 590550N, 055610W IN 45FMS. AFT PART [SEE 56082] IN 592600N, 071000W IN 500FMS. (C IN C ROSYTH, 15.12.39) NCA. 24.6.69 POSN 585100N, 080700W. (BR 1337). H8065/39 3.3.80 FORE PART SUNK IN 590550N, 055610W. AFT PART [SEE 56082] IN 592600N, 071000W IN 50FMS. (REF: H1068/39). H1936/79 3.3.81 LOCATED 29.6.80 IN 590522N, 055543W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.8MTRS, LYING 160/340DEGS ON SANDY BOTTOM. (HMS HERALD, HI 7A/79-80). BR STD. 3.5.07 EUT POSN: 5905.337N, 0555.790W. NE 2720.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2008

Circumstances of loss

12.11.39 BUILT IN 1938 BY DEUTSCHE WERFT A G. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S INGER. OIL ENGINE OF 1360 HP. ON PASSAGE FROM ARUBA FOR NYBORG. BADLY DAMAGED BY A TORPEDO FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE ON 12.11.39. FIVE LIVES LOST. LATER SUNK BY BRITISH NAVAL VESSELS. (DODS).

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FAQ

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

The ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) wreck is located at coordinates 59 5.337 N,5 55.79 W.

How deep is the ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) and where exactly is it located?

The ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 59 5.337 N,5 55.79 W.

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

The seabed around the ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) sink?

The ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) sank on Nov 14, 1939.

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

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

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

The ARNE KJODE (FORE PART) belonged to NO.

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

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

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

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

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