Freidig (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Freidig (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 51.823 N,5 0.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.863717
  • Longitude: -5.001050
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 72.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 1333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0850/44 3.4.44 SANK IN VICINITY STRATHY PT. (A.C.O.S, 9.2.44). H0850/44 2.3.44 SANK IN DEEP WATER 15M N OF CAPE WRATH. NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (CAPT NEWCOMBE, NOIC THURSO 2.3.44). PLOTS 585200N, 050000W. NCA. H2884/83 11.5.84 CONTACT, THOUGHT TO BE WK, EXAM'D 15.12.83 IN 585151N, 045959W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57 TO 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES N/S. (RACAL SURVEY, HI 160). COULD BE ROCK OUTCROP. CHART AS WK 53MTRS. BR STD. HH091/071/01 9.6.06 WK WAS COMPLETELY SURVEYED AND IDENTIFIED AS A ROCK PINNACLE RATHER THAN A WK. (GARDLINE, REPLY TO APPRAISAL FOR HI 1071). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR LIVERPOOL. FOUNDERED AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. 7 MEN LOST, 2 RECOVERED. (DODS & ADMIRAL COMMANDING ORKNEYS AND SHETLANDS).

General Comments

PROBABLE WK BUT COULD BE ROCK

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FAQ

Where is the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 51.823 N,5 0.063 W.

How deep is the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 58 51.823 N,5 0.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 7, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1333 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREIDIG (POSSIBLY)?

The FREIDIG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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