Harm Fritzen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harm fritzen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 55 N,8 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.916667
  • Longitude: -8.966667
Water Depth 2690 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARM FRITZEN
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck of the Harm Fritzen is located at coordinates 47 55 N, 8 58 W, situated in the deep waters of the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland. Historical survey records indicate the vessel was scuttled on March 1, 1948, following its departure on February 27, 1948. The wreck site sits at an extreme depth of approximately 2690 meters. While the name was previously recorded as Harm Freitzen, official records now confirm the vessel is the Harm Fritzen. This deep-sea obstruction remains a point of interest for maritime historical documentation within the North Atlantic maritime region.

Surveying Details

H01965/48 24.6.48 H01965/48 24.6.48 SCUTTLED IN 475500N, 085800W. NCA. PLOTS IN OVER 2690MTRS. H4169/87 16.7.87 H4169/87 16.7.87 SAILED 27.2.48, SUNK ON 1.3.48 IN 475500N, 085800W. (D/NHB/9/7/1 LOOSE MINUTE DTD 29.6.87). H151/45 2.8.90 H151/45 2.8.90 NAME GIVEN AS HARM FRITZEN, NOT HARM FREITZEN AS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED.

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED WITH CARGO OF CHEMICAL AMMUNITION BY HMS ROEBUCK.

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FAQ

Where is the HARM FRITZEN wreck located?

The HARM FRITZEN wreck is located at coordinates 47 55 N,8 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARM FRITZEN?

The seabed around the HARM FRITZEN lies at approximately 2690 meters deep.

When did the HARM FRITZEN sink?

The HARM FRITZEN sank on Mar 1, 1948.

When was the wreck of the HARM FRITZEN discovered?

The wreck of the HARM FRITZEN was discovered in 1948.

What cargo was the HARM FRITZEN carrying?

The HARM FRITZEN was carrying armament,chemicals.

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