Flynderborg (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flynderborg (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 1.92 N,0 57.334 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.032000
  • Longitude: -0.955567
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 77.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 9.6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 1400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 21, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2334/84 18.12.85 H2334/84 18.12.85 WK EXAM'D 28.6.85 IN 600157N, 005713W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 101 IN GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.6MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 10MTRS. LYING 095/275DEG. (NP 1008, HI 244). BR STD. 11.3.04 11.3.04 EUT POSN: 6001.920N, 0057.334W. NE 3283. 8.10.07 8.10.07 THIS WRECK IS KNOWN BY LOCAL FISHERMEN AS
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 0008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY HELSINGORS JERNSKIBS-ORG MASKINBYG WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 166NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C.K. HANSEN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE, WHILST IN CONVOY OFF BARD HEAD, BRESSAY, ABOUT 5M FROM FEADDA NESS. CREW RESCUED. (DODS & SHIPWRECKS OF N SCOTLAND, BAIRD)

General Comments

FLYNDERBORG

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FAQ

Where is the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 1.92 N,0 57.334 W.

How deep is the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 60 1.92 N,0 57.334 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 21, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1400 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY)?

The FLYNDERBORG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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