Bjerko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bjerko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 49.615 N,3 48.948 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.826917
  • Longitude: -3.815800
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BJERKO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 84.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 80
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1871
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 16.9.77 NON DANGEROUS WK IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS [POSN DOUBTFUL]. (FR WK RECORDS, NO.14583021). HH351/610/02 4.3.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH 57MTRS, IN 484940N, 034854W. (BREST NM 93 06 42). BR STD. 26.1.95 WK 61MTRS IN 484940.5N, 034851.5W. REFERRED TO AS THE 'BJERKO'. (FR WK RECORDS 1994, NO.14583021). BR STD. 7.3.96 SHOWN AS WK 60MTRS IN 484940.5N, 034851.5W [EUR] ON FR 7151 [1995 EDN]. BR STD. 5.3.98 IRON VESSEL, LENGTH 80MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. BROKEN BETWEEN BOW AND REST OF VESSEL. (FR WK RECORDS 1998). NOTED AS 'LIMITED DIFFUSION'. AMENDED TO CINC.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1912 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO, TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSKIBS AKTIES 'DANTO'. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM MELILLA FOR W HARTLEPOOL. (LL WW1).

General Comments

BROKEN BETWEEN BOW AND REST OF HULL

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FAQ

Where is the BJERKO wreck located?

The BJERKO wreck is located at coordinates 48 49.615 N,3 48.948 W.

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

The BJERKO lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 48 49.615 N,3 48.948 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BJERKO?

The seabed around the BJERKO lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the BJERKO sink?

The BJERKO sank on Jul 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the BJERKO discovered?

The wreck of the BJERKO was discovered in 1977.

What country did the BJERKO belong to?

The BJERKO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BJERKO carrying?

The BJERKO was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the BJERKO?

The BJERKO had a tonnage of 1871 tons.

What type of wreck is the BJERKO?

The BJERKO is classified as a steam ship.

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