Fram (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fram (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.734 N,2 13.465 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.712233
  • Longitude: -2.224417
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRAM (STERN SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 96 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 47.7
Sonar Width 13.9
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0206/40 2.4.40 POSN GIVEN AS 574100N, 021100W OR 2.3 MILES 259 DEG FROM PITSLIGO FLAGSTAFF. (C IN C ROSYTH). PRESUMABLY ANCHORING POSN. - PFNM 832/40. H0206/40 26.6.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 1638/40. H1309/76/381 4.1.77 WK IN 574145N, 021440W IS KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE FRAM. STANDS 5 FATHOMS HIGH IN 26 FATHOMS. SINGLE 4 BLADED CAST IRON SCREW ABOUT 10FT ACROSS. LIES UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED WITH A 10 OR 15 DEG LIST. THE HULL APPEARS TO BE INTACT UP TO THE MIDSHIPS FROM THE STERN. THE FORWARD AREA IS SMASHED UP AND THE BOW SECTION APPEARS TO BE MISSING. THE SUPERSTRUCTURE IS SMASHED UP AND THE WHOLE WRECK IS COVERED WITH NETS AND TRAWL DOORS. (R DAY, 4.11.76). H1310/81/28 22.10.81 REPD TO LIE IN POSN 574200N, 021400, APPROX, IN 160FT OF WATER, AND TO BE STILL FAIRLY INTACT, WITH NO SIGNS OF NETS OR ROPES. (R THOMSON, GRAMPIAN SAC, OCT 81). NCA YET. COULD POSSIBLY BE A DIFFERENT WK. 26.5.82 REPD TO LIE VIRTUALLY ON EVEN KEEL AND STAND 9MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL V). AMEND TO WK PA 30MTRS. BR STD. H2336/84 22.7.86 WK REPD IN 574247N, 021318W BY LOCAL FISHING SKIPPER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). NCA YET. H2336/84 30.7.86 LOCATED IN 574245N, 021322W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS. SONAR HT 9MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 17.7.86). - NM 2295/86. H2336/84 16.1.87 EXAM'D 3.7.86 IN 574246N, 021322W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 7.4MTRS. LYING 160/340 DEG. LENGTH 47.7MTRS, BEAM 13.9MTRS. HIGH POINT AT EITHER END - THE NORTHERN BEING THE SHOALEST. OPEN HOLD WITH HATCH COVERS MISSING. FEATHERLY E/S RETURNS AT 15MTRS ABOVE SEABED THOUGHT TO BE EITHER FOULED NETS OR, MORE LIKELY, FISH. CHART AS SW 34MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). NFA.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-RUSS. BUILT IN 1897 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGF A/B 'KJELL'. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 233NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE STOCKHOLM FOR HARTLEPOOL. TORPEDOED WHILE AT ANCHOR BY U-13. BROKE IN TWO. BOW SANK IMMEDIATELY AND STERN SECTION DRIFTED FOR 25 MINUTES BEFORE SINKING. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FRAM (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.734 N,2 13.465 W.

How deep is the FRAM (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.734 N,2 13.465 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRAM (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the FRAM (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the FRAM (STERN SECTION) sink?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) sank on Feb 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FRAM (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the FRAM (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FRAM (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the FRAM (STERN SECTION) carrying?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FRAM (STERN SECTION)?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 2760 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRAM (STERN SECTION)?

The FRAM (STERN SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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