Foxen ? Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Foxen ? Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 52.31 N,0 22.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.871833
  • Longitude: -0.377000
Wreck Depth 130 m
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOXEN ?
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 73.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1304
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 22.8.73 NDW SHOWN IN 585220N, 002230W ON DANISH INT 1401. BR STD. 27.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 130MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1942.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 1978

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. (WW2SL). VESSEL BUILT 1920, STRUCK A MINE & SANK APPROX 120 MILES E OF MORAY FIRTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O F AHLMARK & CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FOXEN ? wreck located?

The FOXEN ? wreck is located at coordinates 58 52.31 N,0 22.62 W.

How deep is the FOXEN ? and where exactly is it located?

The FOXEN ? lies at a depth of about 130 meters and is located at coordinates 58 52.31 N,0 22.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOXEN ??

The seabed around the FOXEN ? lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the FOXEN ? sink?

The FOXEN ? sank on Jan 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FOXEN ? discovered?

The wreck of the FOXEN ? was discovered in 1973.

What country did the FOXEN ? belong to?

The FOXEN ? belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the FOXEN ??

The FOXEN ? had a tonnage of 1304 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOXEN ??

The FOXEN ? is classified as a steam ship.

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