Godafoss Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Godafoss Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 8.1 N,22 38.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.135000
  • Longitude: -22.646667
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GODAFOSS
Type steam ship
Flag IS
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1542
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4903/44 29.12.44 NDW IN 640806N, 223848W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2613/44. H0737/45 30.1.45 [INFORMATION UNRECORDED]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H2038/51 18.3.54 NOT SHOWN ON DANISH 40 OR 31. NCA RETAIN NDW ON NC 2733. 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 31 [1981 EDN]. NCA. 3.2.96 SINKING POSN QUOTED AS '150M S OF THE VESTMANN ISLANDS'. (DODS). HOWEVER, THREE SHIPS RECORDED AS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-300 IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY: [A] GODAFOSS, 1542G, IN 640800N, 224500W; [B] SHIRVAN, 6017G, IN 640800N, 225000W; [C] EMPIRE WORLD, 250G TUG, IN 640800N, 223800W; ALL SINKING ON 10.10.44. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45). IT IS, THEREFORE, PROBABLE THAT THE VESSEL LOCATED IN THE CHARTED POSN IS WRECK [C] EMPIRE WORLD. NCA. 26.6.97 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 [1997 EDN]. NC 2734. 2.9.06 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 [INT 1112] [JUN '03 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 2734 [APR '05 EDN].
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1921 BY SVENDBORG, SKIBS &MASKIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H/F EIMSKIPAFELAG ISLANDS. ON PASSAGE FROM LOCH EWE FOR REYKJAVIK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-300 WHEN, AGAINST CONVOY ORDERS, STOPPED TO PICK UP SURVIVORS FROM SS 'SHIRVAN'. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the GODAFOSS wreck located?

The GODAFOSS wreck is located at coordinates 64 8.1 N,22 38.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GODAFOSS?

The seabed around the GODAFOSS lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the GODAFOSS sink?

The GODAFOSS sank on Oct 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the GODAFOSS discovered?

The wreck of the GODAFOSS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the GODAFOSS belong to?

The GODAFOSS belonged to IS.

What cargo was the GODAFOSS carrying?

The GODAFOSS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GODAFOSS?

The GODAFOSS had a tonnage of 1542 tons.

What type of wreck is the GODAFOSS?

The GODAFOSS is classified as a steam ship.

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