Fjordheim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fjordheim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 55 N,9 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.916667
  • Longitude: -9.466667
Water Depth 900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FJORDHEIM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 114.2 m
Width 15.7 m
Draught 7.2
Tonnage 4115
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.9.44 REFERRED TO IN SIGNALS 2/3.9.44. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WHIGHAM RICHARDSON. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S THEOLOGOS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 363NHP. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FJORDHEIM wreck located?

The FJORDHEIM wreck is located at coordinates 55 55 N,9 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FJORDHEIM?

The seabed around the FJORDHEIM lies at approximately 900 meters deep.

When did the FJORDHEIM sink?

The FJORDHEIM sank on Sep 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FJORDHEIM discovered?

The wreck of the FJORDHEIM was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FJORDHEIM belong to?

The FJORDHEIM belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FJORDHEIM?

The FJORDHEIM had a tonnage of 4115 tons.

What type of wreck is the FJORDHEIM?

The FJORDHEIM is classified as a steam ship.

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