Ejnar Mikkelsen Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Ejnar mikkelsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
65 38.8 N,37 19.333 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 65.646667
- Longitude: -37.322217
|
| Water Depth |
35 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
EJNAR MIKKELSEN |
|
Type
|
ferry
|
| Length |
34.1 m |
| Width |
7.9 m |
| Tonnage |
185 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 10, 1991
|
| Original Detection Year |
1992 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 26, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Ejnar Mikkelsen lies submerged off the coast of East Greenland in the Denmark Strait. This historic underwater wreck is located at the precise coordinates 65 38.8 N, 37 19.333 W. The vessel was reported sunk in depths ranging from 33 to 40 meters. Official hydrographic records, including Danish Notice to Mariners 269/92, confirm the site is documented for maritime charting and safety navigation. The remains of the Ejnar Mikkelsen serve as a known underwater obstruction in this region of the North Atlantic.
Surveying Details
HH111/350/02 4.2.92 HH111/350/02 4.2.92 SUNK IN 653848N, 371933W IN GEN DEPTHS 33 TO 40MTRS. (DANISH NM 269/92). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Circumstances of loss
WOODEN HULL. PUSHED BY ICE ONTO REEF. ABANDONED BY CREW AND PASSENGERS. LATER COULD NOT BE FOUND. (MTL, JAN '92).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
65 38.8 N,37 19.333 W
Ejnar Mikkelsen on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the EJNAR MIKKELSEN wreck located?
The EJNAR MIKKELSEN wreck is located at coordinates 65 38.8 N,37 19.333 W.
How deep is the seabed around the EJNAR MIKKELSEN?
The seabed around the EJNAR MIKKELSEN lies at approximately 35 meters deep.
When did the EJNAR MIKKELSEN sink?
The EJNAR MIKKELSEN sank on Dec 10, 1991.
When was the wreck of the EJNAR MIKKELSEN discovered?
The wreck of the EJNAR MIKKELSEN was discovered in 1992.
What was the tonnage of the EJNAR MIKKELSEN?
The EJNAR MIKKELSEN had a tonnage of 185 tons.
What type of wreck is the EJNAR MIKKELSEN?
The EJNAR MIKKELSEN is classified as a ferry.