Frisia Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Frisia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 35.497 N,8 21.881 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.591617
  • Longitude: 8.364683
Wreck Depth 0 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRISIA
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1952
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the vessel Frisia is located at coordinates 54 35.497 N, 8 21.881 E. Historical hydrographic survey records from the UK Hydrographic Office show that the stranded wreck was initially reported in 1952, later reported as non-existent in 1963, then charted as foul ground in 1972, and finally updated in 2016 as a shallow wreck with a depth of zero meters awash at its revised position.

Surveying Details

H3579/52 27.6.52 STRANDED WK IN 543536N, 082200E. (HAMBURG NM 1734/52). - NM 1209/52. H963/59 26.6.63 STRANDED WK NO LONGER EXISTS. (HAMBURG NM 2004/63). DELETE. - NM 1277/63. 20.7.72 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 543536N, 082200E ON GERMAN 107D. NE 3767. 8.7.16 SHOWN AS SW WK NMTRS AWASH IN 5435.497N, 0821.881E [WGD] ON DE421010. (EDN 10.11, DTD 1.4.16). AMEND SW 0MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the FRISIA wreck located?

The FRISIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 35.497 N,8 21.881 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRISIA?

The seabed around the FRISIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the FRISIA sink?

The FRISIA sank on May 20, 1952.

When was the wreck of the FRISIA discovered?

The wreck of the FRISIA was discovered in 1951.

What country did the FRISIA belong to?

The FRISIA belonged to DE.

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