Fredrika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fredrika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 1.975 N,2 17.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.032917
  • Longitude: -2.289200
Water Depth 78 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREDRIKA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1851
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.2.80 NDWPA SHOWN IN 590200N, 021715W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). NCA. 28.5.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 50M E OF ORKNEY ISLAND. (WW1SL). NCA - FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/137/01 11.12.06 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 2.5 MILES OF LISTED POSN. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1890, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN N SEA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J MANNERHEIM. SHE WAS EN-ROUTE KRAMFORS TO HULL. CARGO WOOD.

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FAQ

Where is the FREDRIKA wreck located?

The FREDRIKA wreck is located at coordinates 59 1.975 N,2 17.352 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREDRIKA?

The seabed around the FREDRIKA lies at approximately 78 meters deep.

When did the FREDRIKA sink?

The FREDRIKA sank on Jul 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FREDRIKA discovered?

The wreck of the FREDRIKA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FREDRIKA belong to?

The FREDRIKA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the FREDRIKA carrying?

The FREDRIKA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the FREDRIKA?

The FREDRIKA had a tonnage of 1851 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREDRIKA?

The FREDRIKA is classified as a steam ship.

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