Finn Melfi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Finn melfi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28.5 N,10 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.475000
  • Longitude: 10.533333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name FINN MELFI
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 40.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 282
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck FINN MELFI sank on December 22, 1973, just off the Lindø shipyard near the edge of the Odense Canal. Historical Lloyd's data indicates the vessel arrived in Odense on December 21, 1973, and was likely refloated the same or the following day, leading to its status being amended to lifted. The official wreck position coordinates are 55 28.5 N, 10 32 E (5528.50N, 1032.00E), located in Denmark.

Surveying Details

22.12.73 SANK JUST OFF LINDO SHIPYARD. (LLOYDS VOL.214). NCA, POSN 552900N, 103200E FOR FILING ONLY. 29.3.08 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED 5528.50N, 1032.00E, JUST OFF LINDO SHIPYARD AT EDGE OF ODENSE CANAL. VESSEL WAS STATED TO HAVE ARRIVED AT ODENSE ON 21.12.73. (LLOYDS VOL.215) VESSEL MUST HAVE BEEN REFLOATED SAME OR NEXT DAY. AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

ON PASSAGE NYKOBING, FALSTER TO ODENSE. GROUNDED OFF LINDO SHIPYARD, ODENSE FJORD. (LLOYDS VOL.214).

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FAQ

Where is the FINN MELFI wreck located?

The FINN MELFI wreck is located at coordinates 55 28.5 N,10 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FINN MELFI?

The seabed around the FINN MELFI lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the FINN MELFI sink?

The FINN MELFI sank on Dec 20, 1973.

When was the wreck of the FINN MELFI discovered?

The wreck of the FINN MELFI was discovered in 1973.

What country did the FINN MELFI belong to?

The FINN MELFI belonged to DK.

What cargo was the FINN MELFI carrying?

The FINN MELFI was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the FINN MELFI?

The FINN MELFI had a tonnage of 282 tons.

What type of wreck is the FINN MELFI?

The FINN MELFI is classified as a motor vessel.

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