Frode Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Frode Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.147 N,0 28.807 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.769117
  • Longitude: -0.480117
Wreck Depth 4.94 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRODE
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 55 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 3.7
Shadow Height 2.19
Tonnage 733
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field MAINLY TO SW
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01296/43 30.4.43 ST IN 504548N, 002854W OR LITTLEHAMPTON PIER HEAD BEARING 313DEGS, 2.92M. MASTS SHOWING 8FT AT LWST IN GEN DEPTH 24FT. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY CLOSE S. (TH 27.4.43). - NM 1154/43. PFNM 902/43 ISSUED. H01296/43 20.6.46 GPFL(2)G.10S LT ESTABLISHED ON BUOY. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). - NM 2125/46. H01296/43 23.11.46 DRIFT SWEEP CLEARED BY E/S IN 504548N, 002854W. LEAST DEPTH OVER SITE 24FT IN GEN DEPTH 27FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CSO VERNON, 23.10.46). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 0FT & DELETE BUOY. - NM 3829/46. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 7.3MTRS. NC 1652. 7.4.72 NOW CHARTED AS SW 6.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 1652. H1270/72 29.8.72 WK IN 504603N, 002848W [OGB] USING DECCA. (MR DILLINGHAM). NCA. CONSIDER ORIGINAL POSN AS MORE ACCURATE CLOSE INSHORE. H4822/75 22.3.77 EXAMINED 17.8.76 IN 504606N, 002843W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. DECCA USED. LEAST DEPTH 5.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SMALL SCOUR 0.2MTRS. DIVERS REPORT - ONLY BOILERS REMAIN - ABOUT 6FT PROUD OF SEABED. (FSL WATERWITCH, HI 73/76). AMEND TO WK 5.4MTRS [2FMS 5FT] IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1098/77. HH090/944/01 17.1.02 EXAM'D 12.10.01 IN 5046.144N, 0028.813W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 5.6, FOUL 5.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.0 IN GEN DEPTH 6.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.1MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AN AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE WITH DEBRIS EXTENDING 40MTRS TOWARDS 270 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 944). BR STD. (SEP 2019/000094901) 17.05.19 EXAM'D 19.10.18 IN 5046.147N, 0028.807W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.94MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 3.6MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HEIGHT 2.2MTRS. AN AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE WITH DEBRIS MAINLY TO SW. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1561). AMEND DW TO 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-HOLLANDIA 1. BUILT IN 1917 BY N V SCHEEPSBOUWWERF 'DE MERWEDE', SARPSBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OTTAR HOLTAR, SARPSBORG. CHARTERED TO THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT IN 1941. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWHAVEN FOR MUMBLES. IN BALLAST. MINED. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

AREA OF WELL BROKEN WRECKAGE WITH SINGLE OBJECT - POSSIBLY BOILER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 46.147 N,0 28.807 W
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FAQ

Where is the FRODE wreck located?

The FRODE wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.147 N,0 28.807 W.

How deep is the FRODE and where exactly is it located?

The FRODE lies at a depth of about 4.94 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.147 N,0 28.807 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRODE?

The seabed around the FRODE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the FRODE sink?

The FRODE sank on Apr 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FRODE discovered?

The wreck of the FRODE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FRODE belong to?

The FRODE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FRODE carrying?

The FRODE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FRODE?

The FRODE had a tonnage of 733 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRODE?

The FRODE is classified as a steam ship.

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