Bjerka (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bjerka (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 48.16 N,10 54.63 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.802667
  • Longitude: 10.910500
Wreck Depth 7 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name BJERKA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 630
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1915
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H629/19 16.1.19 WK 3.5MTRS, IN 544810N, 105453E. MARKED BY WK BUOY WITH 2 G FLAGS LAID 10MTRS NW OF WK. (COPENHAGEN NM 63/1914/18). - NM 263/19. H4548/20 30.6.20 WK DISPERSED. LEAST DEPTH NOW 6MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (COPENHAGEN NM 24/1289/20). - NM 1112/20. H1834/27 30.4.27 SHOWN AS WK 6MTRS IN 544810N, 105453E ON DANISH 221 [OCT 1926]. NE 2117. H3050/75 30.9.80 WK NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. TO BE EXPUNGED. (COPENHAGEN NM 1225/80). DELETE. BR STD. HH333/560/01 22.9.92 WK, ABOUT 40MTRS LONG AND STANDING UP TO 2MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS REPORTED IN 544812N, 105441E. TO BE FURTHER EXAMINED. (DANISH NM 1305(P)/92). NCA YET. HH333/560/01 14.6.94 WK, ABOUT 40MTRS LONG, STANDING 2MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED IS REPORTED IN 544812N, 105442E APPROX. DEPTH OVER IT ESTIMATED TO BE 7MTRS. (DANISH NM 789/94) - NM 2215/94. SEP 2015/000224411 16.11.15 SHOWN AS WK USC(PA) 7MTRS IN 5448.160N, 1054.630E [WGD] ON DANISH 142. [ED22, OCT 2015]. RE-INSTATED.
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE BURNTISLAND FOR NAKSKOV. (WW1SL; REG. OF NORWEGIAN VESSELS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 48.16 N,10 54.63 E
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FAQ

Where is the BJERKA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 48.16 N,10 54.63 E.

How deep is the BJERKA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 48.16 N,10 54.63 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BJERKA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the BJERKA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the BJERKA (PROBABLY) sink?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 20, 1915.

When was the wreck of the BJERKA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the BJERKA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the BJERKA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BJERKA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the BJERKA (PROBABLY)?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 630 tons.

What type of wreck is the BJERKA (PROBABLY)?

The BJERKA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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