Freya (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Freya (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.348317
- Longitude: -3.106483
|
| Wreck Depth |
44 m
|
| Water Depth |
46 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
32.9 m |
| Width |
7.9 m |
| Sonar Length |
22 |
| Sonar Width |
22 |
| Shadow Height |
1.6 |
| Tonnage |
247 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 9, 1959
|
| Bottom Texture |
Shells |
| Original Detection Year |
2006 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 8, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Underwater wreck site details for the wreck named FREYA (PART OF) (POSSIBLY) located off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea. The wreck position is 58 20.899 N, 3 6.389 W. This underwater obstruction was examined using DGPS and identified as a structural wreck site with a least multibeam depth of 44.6 meters in a general seabed depth of 46.7 meters. The wreckage measures 22 meters in length and 22 meters in width with a height of 1.6 meters, lying on a 045/225 degree orientation. The site exhibits a moderate magnetic anomaly and contains an area of scattered debris related to nearby wreck 1123. There is no evidence of scouring around the structure. The site is charted as a wreck with a 44-meter depth clearance.
Surveying Details
HH091/150/01 23.1.08 SEP 2008/000007851 & HH091/150/01 23.1.08 EXAM'D 25.6.06 IN 5820.899N, 0306.389W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AREA OF DEBRIS RELATED TO NEARBY WK [1123]. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY THREE GIANT WAVES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W
Freya (Part Of)(Possibly) on Wreck Map
Freya (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W.
How deep is the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 58 20.899 N,3 6.389 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.
When did the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?
The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1959.
When was the wreck of the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2006.
What country did the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?
The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 247 tons.
What type of wreck is the FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?
The FREYA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
?FRAGMENT OF [1123], CLOSE N