Bjorko Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Bjorko Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.508 N,7 55.041 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.875133
  • Longitude: 7.917350
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BJORKO
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 89.3 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1953
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7143/53 21.12.53 DW MASTS IN 535240N, 075508E, WITH G LT BUOY, OCC.G CLOSE SW. (HAMBURG NM 3979/53) - NM 2992/53. H2196/54 26.1.56 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 2.2MTRS [1FM 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3139/55) - NM 119/56. H2196/54 12.10.56 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4.0MTRS [2FMS 1FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3217/56) - NM 2569/56. H2196/54 29.10.58 SWEPT CLEAR AT 3.6MTRS [2FMS] WITH G BUOY, FL.G CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 2526/58) - NM 1855/58. H2196/54 11.11.60 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG TNM 2574/60) NCA. H2196/54 8.3.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.0MTRS [7FMS 4FT], BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 5360/60) - NM 693/61. H4522/50 16.9.68 SALVAGE & BLASTING OPS. (HAMBURG TNM 2254/68) NCA. H4522/50 18.9.68 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 16.0MTRS [8FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3634/68) - NM 1657/68. H4522/50 8.10.68 SALVAGE & BLASTING OPS COMPLETED. (HAMBURG NM 4021/68) NCA. 21.3.72 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.0MTRS IN 535236N, 075509E, GOOD SONAR CONTACT, ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. NCA. H3575/75 14.9.82 NOW FOUL IN 535236N, 075509E. (HAMBURG NM 3042/82) BR STD. 13.8.15 SHOWN AS DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK 14.5MTRS IN 5352.508N, 0755.041E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND FOUL 14.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1924 BY NEW WATERWAY S.B. CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B REX. PASSAGE VESTERAS FOR YMUIDEN. IN COLLISION WITH SS SEA WIND, 3M N OF WESER LTV. 7 OF 25 CREW LOST. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 52.508 N,7 55.041 E
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FAQ

Where is the BJORKO wreck located?

The BJORKO wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.508 N,7 55.041 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BJORKO?

The seabed around the BJORKO lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the BJORKO sink?

The BJORKO sank on Nov 6, 1953.

When was the wreck of the BJORKO discovered?

The wreck of the BJORKO was discovered in 1953.

What country did the BJORKO belong to?

The BJORKO belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the BJORKO?

The BJORKO had a tonnage of 2258 tons.

What type of wreck is the BJORKO?

The BJORKO is classified as a steam ship.

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