Folke Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Folke Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 55.46 N,0 29.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.924333
  • Longitude: 0.498333
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOLKE
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 6.4.16 6.4.16 SUNK IN 575530N, 003000E, APPROX. [AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN]. INS ON CHARTS. H315/27 12.2.27 H315/27 12.2.27 INS AS NDWPA (1915). ALSO REPORTED SUNK IN 575500N, 003000E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3039/26 H3039/26 LOSS CONFIRMED. 1.3.71 1.3.71 AMENDED TO NDWPA. NC 2182B. STS FOR PA. 31.7.72 31.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 575500N, 003000E. (DANISH FISHERY CHART 5700). 11.7.80 11.7.80 AMEND TO USC PA 90MTRS. NE 278. 2.11.99 2.11.99 AMENDED TO NDWPA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE LEVANGER TO LONDON. OWNED BY F D MALMROS.

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FAQ

Where is the FOLKE wreck located?

The FOLKE wreck is located at coordinates 57 55.46 N,0 29.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FOLKE?

The seabed around the FOLKE lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the FOLKE sink?

The FOLKE sank on Apr 14, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FOLKE discovered?

The wreck of the FOLKE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the FOLKE belong to?

The FOLKE belonged to SE.

What cargo was the FOLKE carrying?

The FOLKE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the FOLKE?

The FOLKE had a tonnage of 1352 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOLKE?

The FOLKE is classified as a steam ship.

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