Hildefjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hildefjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 59.493 N,6 10.137 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.991550
  • Longitude: -6.168950
Wreck Depth 71.21 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HILDEFJORD
Type tanker
Flag NO
Sonar Length 144
Sonar Width 17.5
Shadow Height 9.9
Orientation 135
Tonnage 7639
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 088,,315.0,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H067/41 3.4.41 SUNK 170DEGS 12M FROM TUSKER. POSN 520000N, 061000W. (FOIC MILFORD). H01001/40 SANK 20M NW OF SMALLS IN PD 515300N, 060800W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). 20.1.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 515300N, 060600W. (EG21 AUBD 319/32). H109/45 GAVE OFF OIL & PETROL IN 515900N, 061118W. SONAR CONTACT MAY BE SAN CONRADO OR HILDEFJORD IN 515300N, 060600W. (WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524 AUBD 319/24 C IN C WA). POSN ACCEPTED: 515900N, 061118W APPROX. NC 1178. 21.11.72 INS AS WK USC PA 40FMS. NE 1410. 5.12.77 AMEND TO WK USC PA 73MTRS. NC 2049. H4852/75 27.6.79 LOCATED 3.9.78 IN 515930N, 061006W [OGB] USING DCS3 ONLY. NO SHADOW. GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/58). AMEND TO USC 65MTRS. BR STD. H4467/81 26.10.82 EXAM'D 30.5.82 IN 515926N, 061001W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62.5 IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. HYDROSEARCH-VERTICAL HT 17MTRS, LENGTH 139MTRS, BEAM 18MTRS. LYING 134/314 DEGS, WITH BOWS SE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). AMEND WK 62MTRS. BR STD. 9.5.07 9.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5159.504N, 0610.142W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. LENGTH 139MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 11.5MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 135/315 DEGS. SCOUR ALONG N SIDE AND TO SW. LIES PARALLEL TO AND BETWEEN SANDWAVES. BROKEN, WITH PORTION LYING CLOSE SE AND IN LINE. AS PREVIOUS HEIGHT WAS BY HYDROSEARCH RETAIN AS WK 62MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.7.12 LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.64MTRS. (IRISH WKS LIST). AMEND WK 77MTRS. BR STD. SEP2018/000274610 13.11.18 EXAM'D 18.5.18 IN 5159.4927N, 0610.1367W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS, LENGTH 144MTRS, WIDTH 17.5MTRS, HEIGHT 9.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 88MTRS, TOWARD 315DEGS. WRECK IS CLEARLY VISIBLE AND BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES, LARGE SCOUR AT BOW. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR, H102). AMEND NDW 71MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Nov 13, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SE. UK NM 5786/18.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 59.493 N,6 10.137 W
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FAQ

Where is the HILDEFJORD wreck located?

The HILDEFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 51 59.493 N,6 10.137 W.

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

The HILDEFJORD lies at a depth of about 71.21 meters and is located at coordinates 51 59.493 N,6 10.137 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HILDEFJORD?

The seabed around the HILDEFJORD lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the HILDEFJORD sink?

The HILDEFJORD sank on Apr 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HILDEFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the HILDEFJORD was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HILDEFJORD belong to?

The HILDEFJORD belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the HILDEFJORD?

The HILDEFJORD had a tonnage of 7639 tons.

What type of wreck is the HILDEFJORD?

The HILDEFJORD is classified as a tanker.

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