Eyfirdingur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eyfirdingur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 14.007 N,2 42.384 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.233450
  • Longitude: -2.706400
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EYFIRDINGUR
Type Wooden Vessel
Flag IS
Length 33.5 m
Width 8.1 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1952
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 12.6.08 POSN 5914.007N, 0242.384W [WGD]. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP WITH SEABED LITTERED WITH 50 CALIBRE BULLET HEADS, BATTERY LEADS & OTHER SCRAP. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 11.6.08). LIES INSIDE CHARTED DANGER LINE AMID UNDERWATER ROCKS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2014

Circumstances of loss

11.6.08 EX-NORMANNER [46], EX-JEAN CHARCOT, BUILT 1908 BY E CAPON, FECAMP, FRANCE. RIGGED LUGGER WITH 2 CLINDER AUXILIARY OIL ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J & C.G. BOLINDERS CO. LTD., STOCKHOLM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HJORTEN LARUSSON. PASSAGE ICELAND TO ANTWERP. RAN AGROUND ON LASHY SKERRIES OFF CALF OF EDAY, ORKNEY IN HEAVY SEAS AND BROKE UP IMMEDIATELY. ALL 7 CREW LOST. (K HEATH, E-MAIL DTD 11.6.08)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN, SEABED LITTERED WITH DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 14.007 N,2 42.384 W
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FAQ

Where is the EYFIRDINGUR wreck located?

The EYFIRDINGUR wreck is located at coordinates 59 14.007 N,2 42.384 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EYFIRDINGUR?

The seabed around the EYFIRDINGUR lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the EYFIRDINGUR sink?

The EYFIRDINGUR sank on Feb 11, 1952.

When was the wreck of the EYFIRDINGUR discovered?

The wreck of the EYFIRDINGUR was discovered in 2008.

What country did the EYFIRDINGUR belong to?

The EYFIRDINGUR belonged to IS.

What cargo was the EYFIRDINGUR carrying?

The EYFIRDINGUR was carrying scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the EYFIRDINGUR?

The EYFIRDINGUR had a tonnage of 174 tons.

What type of wreck is the EYFIRDINGUR?

The EYFIRDINGUR is classified as a wooden vessel.

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