Bogstad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Bogstad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 47.423 N,4 51.678 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.790383
  • Longitude: -4.861300
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOGSTAD
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 77.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1589
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H6346/87/2 27.3.91 H6346/87/2 27.3.91 WK LOCATED 11.3.91 IN 504726N, 045139W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX DURING SEARCH FOR 'LADY SYLVIA'. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.5 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HN DTD 11.3.91). CHART AS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH220/440/03 4.4.97 HH220/440/03 4.4.97 IDENTIFIED AS THE `BOGSTAD' BY THE BELL. ESTIMATED LENGTH 67MTRS. (G J POUND). INS BY NM. - NM 1534/97. 24.8.11 24.8.11 LOCATED 1.4.10 IN 5047.423N, 0451.678W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.86 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). PROBABLY INTACT & UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 43MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEARNLEY & EGER, OSLO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR CARDIFF. MINED. (LL WW1).

General Comments

APPARENTLY INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SSW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 47.423 N,4 51.678 W
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FAQ

Where is the BOGSTAD wreck located?

The BOGSTAD wreck is located at coordinates 50 47.423 N,4 51.678 W.

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

The BOGSTAD lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 47.423 N,4 51.678 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BOGSTAD?

The seabed around the BOGSTAD lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the BOGSTAD sink?

The BOGSTAD sank on Nov 6, 1918.

When was the wreck of the BOGSTAD discovered?

The wreck of the BOGSTAD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the BOGSTAD belong to?

The BOGSTAD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BOGSTAD carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the BOGSTAD?

The BOGSTAD had a tonnage of 1589 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOGSTAD?

The BOGSTAD is classified as a steam ship.

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