Where is the BJORNHAUG wreck located?

The BJORNHAUG wreck is located at coordinates 56 17.394 N,2 35.591 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BJORNHAUG?

The seabed around the BJORNHAUG lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

The BJORNHAUG sank on Apr 5, 1940.

The wreck of the BJORNHAUG was discovered in 1940.

The BJORNHAUG was carrying general and mixed goods.

The BJORNHAUG had a tonnage of 443 tons.

The BJORNHAUG is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Bjornhaug Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	56 17.394 N,2 35.591 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 56.289900 Longitude: -2.593183
Water Depth	8 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	BJORNHAUG
Type	steam ship
Flag	NO
Tonnage	443
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 5, 1940
Original Detection Year	1940
Last Detection Year	1994
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	IN 561724N, 023530W, APPROX. 3.1.93 BROKEN UP AND SCATTERED. IMPOSSIBLE TO DISTINGUISH WRECKAGE FROM ROCKY SEABED WHEN USING E/S. (R N BAIRD, REG. OF SCOTTISH WRECKS). HH090/605/01 20.1.94 NOTHING FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Oct 20, 2003

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR LONDON. STRANDED ON BALCOMIE BRIGS, NEAR FIFENESS. (LL & SIBI).

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