Hms Effingham Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
| Status |
lifted
|
Hms effingham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
67 16.733 N,14 3.783 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 67.278883
- Longitude: 14.063050
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS EFFINGHAM |
|
Type
|
cruiser (merchant)
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
184.4 m |
| Width |
17.7 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Tonnage |
9770 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Cargo |
personnel
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 18, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1982 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 1, 2014 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
HMS Effingham Shipwreck History and Location Details The historic shipwreck of the British cruiser HMS Effingham is located in the waters of Vestfjord, Norway, specifically at the coordinates 67 16.733 N, 14 3.783 E near Bliksvaer and Skjoldshommen. Historical records indicate that the vessel struck Faksen Shoal before drifting and stranding approximately 200 meters north of Skjoldshommen. The wreck site features a sandy seabed at a depth of 9 to 10 fathoms or roughly 18 meters. The vessel was subsequently salvaged and broken up in the early 1950s by the Norwegian salvage company Hovding Bergingskompani.
Surveying Details
2.11.79 REQUEST FROM UNDER-MARINE & CO, 22 ELMSGROVE ROAD, GORLESTON-ON-SEA, GREAT YARMOUTH, TO PURCHASE THE WRECK, WHICH THEY STATE LIES IN VESTFJORD, NORWAY IN 671500N, 140000E APPROX. (MOD, NC5 111/1510). NCA. H3649/81 19.4.82 THOUGHT TO HAVE STRUCK FAKSEN SHOAL & LATER TO HAVE SETTLED IN 5FMS N OF SKJOLASHL ISLAND IN ABOUT 671654N, 140348E APPROX. (K M MACLOED, LETTERS DTD 2.4.82 & 27.4.82). NCA. H3649/81 20.9.82 VESSEL WAS SEEN TO STRIKE FAKSEN BY TWO LOCAL FISHERMEN. SHE THEN DRIFTED TOWARDS BLIKSVAER LT AND STRANDED APPROX 200MTRS N OF SKJOLDSHOMMEN. SALVAGED & BROKEN UP IN THE EARLY 1950'S BY HOVDING BERGINGSKOMPANI, NORWAY FROM POSN 671644N, 140347E IN 9-10FMS [18MTRS]. SEABED SAND. (EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNT OF STRANDING HELD IN LETTER). (K M MACLOED DTD 25.8.82 & NORGES SJOKARTVERK DTD 19.8.82). NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT IN 1925 AT PORTSMOUTH. ON PASSAGE FROM ANKENES FOR BODO WITH THE 2ND BATTALION SOUTH WALES BORDERERS & OTHER TROOPS, STRUCK AN ALLEGEDLY UNCHARTED ROCK & BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WERE NO CASUALTIES AMONG THE SHIP'S COMPANY OR THE TROOPS. THEY & MUCH OF THE EQUIPMENT WERE TAKEN TO BODO. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
67 16.733 N,14 3.783 E
Hms Effingham on Wreck Map
Hms Effingham Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS EFFINGHAM wreck located?
The HMS EFFINGHAM wreck is located at coordinates 67 16.733 N,14 3.783 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS EFFINGHAM?
The seabed around the HMS EFFINGHAM lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the HMS EFFINGHAM sink?
The HMS EFFINGHAM sank on May 18, 1940.
When was the wreck of the HMS EFFINGHAM discovered?
The wreck of the HMS EFFINGHAM was discovered in 1940.
What country did the HMS EFFINGHAM belong to?
The HMS EFFINGHAM belonged to GB.
What cargo was the HMS EFFINGHAM carrying?
The HMS EFFINGHAM was carrying personnel.
What was the tonnage of the HMS EFFINGHAM?
The HMS EFFINGHAM had a tonnage of 9770 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS EFFINGHAM?
The HMS EFFINGHAM is classified as a cruiser (merchant).