Fredanja (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fredanja (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 40.626 N,5 30.669 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.677100
  • Longitude: -5.511150
Wreck Depth 14.28 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREDANJA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 37.8 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 28.4
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 277
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,001.9,282
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/05 29.5.92 WK OF 'FREDANJA' LOCATED IN 544045.5N, 053037W [OSI]. POSN BY DECCA. (T C MARTIN, 9.4.92). INS AS DW PA. - NM 1793/92. 18.3.04 [EUT] POSN: 5440.758N, 0530.677W. NE 1753. 4.3.13 LIES IN 5440.648N, 0530.641W [WGD]. LIES ALMOST UPSIDE-DOWN AND BROKEN IN HALF. (IRISHWRECKSONLINE.NET). SEP 2013/000048455 4.3.12 WK OF 65MTRS SHIP LOCATED IN 5440.626N, 0530.669W [WGD]. NO WK VISIBLE AT PREVIOUSLY CHARTED POSN FOR THIS VESSEL. LEAST DEPTH 14-14.5MTRS. (EMU, HN DTD 26.2.13 FOR HI 1377). PROBABLY SAME VESSEL. AMEND WK USC 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN PENDING SURVEY DATA. 20.9.13 EXAM'D 7.6.13 IN 5440.626N, 0530.669W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.81 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 282 DEGS. LENGTH 28.4MTRS, WIDTH 7.0MTRS, HT 2.75MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1377). LIES APPROX 055/235 DEGS. AMEND WK 14.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.28MTRS IN 5440.626N, 0530.669W [WGD]. NFS. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1377). AMEND DW 14.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN HOLLAND. PASSAGE MARYPORT FOR DONAGHADEE. RAN AGROUND ON NE END OF COPELAND ISLAND. ENGINE REVERSED AND VESSEL CAME OFF ROCKS BUT CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 40.626 N,5 30.669 W.

How deep is the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 14.28 meters and is located at coordinates 54 40.626 N,5 30.669 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREDANJA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) sink?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 1, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the FREDANJA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FREDANJA (PROBABLY)?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 277 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREDANJA (PROBABLY)?

The FREDANJA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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