Frisk (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Frisk (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 26.542 N,2 1.829 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.442367
  • Longitude: 2.030483
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRISK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 1038
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 22.3.17 WK REPD IN 562500N, 020800E. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA. BR STD. H315/27 AMEND TO NDW PA (1917). NE 2182B. 31.7.72 NDW SHOWN IN 562550N, 021145E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5600 [REC'D 2.9.65]; SHOWN IN 562450N, 020854E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5602 [REC'D 2.9.65]. NCA. 30.6.75 AMEND TO WK USC 61MTRS. NC 272. 27.9.76 AMEND TO WK USC PA 61MTRS. NC 273. H1270/82 11.6.84 WK LOCATED 562636N, 020155E [EUR] USING PULSE 8. DCS3 HT 8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. (SHELL EXPRO, TELEX). AMEND TO WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH254/401/03 11.11.93 SUSPENDED WELLHEAD, DESIGNATION 30/16/13Z, IN 562630.9N, 020143.4E HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY ABANDONED. THE PIPE EXTENDS APPROX. 11.25FT ABOVE SEABED IN GEN DEPTH 276FT. (HSE, 21.10.93). [OPERATOR - SHELL UK EXPLO. & PROD. NOT CHARTED DUE PROXIMITY OF THIS WK]. 2.5.07 WK LOCATED DURING SITE SURVEY OF AUK OIL FIELD IN 5626.542N, 0201.829E [WGD]. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS. (S KIRBY, TALISMAN ENERGY UK LTD, E-MAIL DTD 2.5.07). RETAIN WK 75MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.3.08 WK HAS LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS. MAIN PART OF WK HAS HEIGHT OF 4MTRS. A MAST ON THE WK, WITH ATTACHED CABLE, APPEARS 22.5MTRS PROUD OF THE SEABED. (S KIRBY, TALISMAN ENERGY UK LTD, EXTRACT FROM UTEC ROS, EMAIL DTD 3.3.08). CONSIDERED TO BE NETS ABOVE WK. NCA. SEP 2009000019898 6.4.09 NM ACTION TO AMEND WK 79MTRS TO WK 75MTRS ON BA 2182B. - NM 2104/09.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2007

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). SUNK IN N SEA WHILST ON PASSAGE AMBLE FOR FREDRIKSSTAD. (SCANDINAVIAN WW1 LOSSES, D. COX). WAS ON PASSAGE WARKWORTH TO FREDRIKSSTAD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

General Comments

PROBABLE TRAWL FLOATS ABOVE WK

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FAQ

Where is the FRISK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FRISK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 26.542 N,2 1.829 E.

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

The FRISK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 56 26.542 N,2 1.829 E.

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

The seabed around the FRISK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the FRISK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FRISK (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 20, 1917.

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

The wreck of the FRISK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FRISK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FRISK (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FRISK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FRISK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FRISK (POSSIBLY)?

The FRISK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1038 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRISK (POSSIBLY)?

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

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