Hjordis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hjordis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.99 N,0 58.193 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.983167
  • Longitude: 0.969883
Wreck Depth -1.9 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HJORDIS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 61 m
Width 9.1 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Markers ISO DANGER BEACON, FL (2) 5 SEC, ON WK
Surveying Details H4641/21 28.7.21 TWO WKS EXAM'D: [A] LE BOER, WOODEN, 54FT LONG, 24FT BEAM, LYING BLAKENEY CH 134.15 DEG, 2.725M . LIES ABOUT 48FT FROM WATERS EDGE WITH RIBS SHOWING ABOUT 2.5FT ABOVE SAND. FIXED BY HSA. [B] GEORGES, IRON NORSE SS, 200FT LONG, 30FT BEAM. LIES IN DEEP POOL WITH BLAKENEY CH 134.25DEG, 2.8M, ON HDG 020 DEG (T). HAS LIST TO PORT AND AMAST STANDING AT FORWARD END. HULL IS BROKEN AMIDSHIPS AND STANDS ABOUT 9FT ABOVE LWST. THE BOILER AND ENGINES SHOW AND A CAT DAVIT STANDS NEAR STERN. FIXED BY HSA. (TH, 18.7.21). INS 2 WKS [OLD SYMBOL] IN 525902N, 005825E, & DELETE FAIRWAY BUOY. BR STD. H2509/23 6.4.23 ONLY 1 ST SHOWN ON HMS FITZROY 1922/23 SURVEY C9278 & C9065/5. NC 108. H1179/56 11.2.56 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1954). NE 108. H4641/21 10.9.58 DW LIES 316DEGS, 2.7M FROM BLAKENEY CH, MARKED BY BN CLOSE W & S. (TH). - NM 1940/58. H4641/21 12.2.59 WK EXTENDS APPROX 40FT NW AND 130FT SE OF LT BEACON ERECTED ON WK. (TH NM 88/58). - NM 3015/58. H4641/21 29.4.59 DW NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, CLOSE NE. (TH NM 22/59). - NM 904/59. H4641/21 26.10.59 POSN OF WK CHECKED. FOUND TO LIE 259DEG, 1.75C FROM CHARTED POSN, IN 525858N, 005812E. (TH, 2.10.59). BR STD. H4641/21 12.7.60 DW NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GREEN REFLECTOR, CLOSE W. (TH NM 37/60). - NM 1597/60. H4641/21 28.7.60 INS LEGEND, REFLECTOR GREEN, AGAINST BUOY ON 1503 & 1094. (TH). - NM 1802/60. H4641/21 15.10.76 WK [B] NOW REFERRED TO AS HJORDIS. NO REFERENCE TO LE BOER. MARKED BY R CAN BUOY 60FT W OF WK. (TH NMS 93 & 101/76). BR STD. H4641/21 7.8.78 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL, CLOSE E. - NM 1934/78. HH242/881/01 6.9.90 REPORTED AS STRANDED WK AND USED AS AN AID TO LOCATE ENTRANCE TO APPROACH CHANNEL TO BLAKENEY. (STRATTON LONG MARINE, BLAKENEY, 21.8.90). BR STD. 16.8.93 ST SHOWN IN 525858N, 005818E [OGB] ON AERIAL PHOTO [DTD 1989]. NE 108. HH242/570/03 7.12.94 STBD HAND BUOY DISCONTINUED. PORT HAND RED CAN BUOY ESTABLISHED 315DEGS, 25MTRS FROM WK. (TH TELEX DTD 5.12.94). - NM ACTION. [WGD] POSN: 5258.990N, 0058.193E. NE 108. SEP 2008/000080571 1.10.08 BUOY DISCONTINUED. ISO DANGER BEACON, FL(2)5 SEC, ESTABLISHED ON WK IN APPROX POSN 5259.031N, 0058.144E [WGD]. FURTHER NOTICE TO BE ISSUED WHEN FINAL POSN OF BEACON IS CONFIRMED. (TH, NAVWARING DTD 29.9.08). NE 108. SEP 2008/000089933 10.11.08 HJORDIS LIGHTED BEACON ESTABLISHED IN 5259.018N, 0058.144E [WGD]. (TH NM 39/08). NCA. SEP 2008/000089350 11.11.08 ISO PILLAR DANGER BEACON, FL(2)5 SEC IN 5259.018N, 0058.144E [WGD]. (TH, FAX DTD 5.11.08). NCA. 29.8.12 EXAM'D 19.6.12 IN LISTED POSN. JUST VISIBLE 1.75 HOURS BEFORE LW, GIVING A DRYING HEIGHT OF APPROX 2MTRS. (THV ALERT, REPORT DTD 19.6.12). NCA. SEP 2015/000164560 30.7.15 EXAM'D 7.7.15 IN LISTED POSN. APPROX DRYING HEIGHT -1.9MTRS. BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. (TRINITY HOUSE SURVEY). AMEND TO ST -1.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2015

Circumstances of loss

EX- STRASSBURG, EX-GIMLE. BUILT OF IRON IN 1873 BY AKT GES HANSA, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J RINGEN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. WRECKED WHILE ON PASSAGE HULL FOR CALAIS. 10 OF 11 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HJORDIS wreck located?

The HJORDIS wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.99 N,0 58.193 E.

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

The HJORDIS lies at a depth of about -1.9 meters and is located at coordinates 52 58.99 N,0 58.193 E.

When did the HJORDIS sink?

The HJORDIS sank on Feb 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HJORDIS discovered?

The wreck of the HJORDIS was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HJORDIS belong to?

The HJORDIS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HJORDIS carrying?

The HJORDIS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HJORDIS?

The HJORDIS had a tonnage of 431 tons.

What type of wreck is the HJORDIS?

The HJORDIS is classified as a steam ship.

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