Johanna Thorden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Johanna thorden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 44.076 N,3 4.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.734600
  • Longitude: -3.073950
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHANNA THORDEN
Type motor vessel
Flag FI
Length 110.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3223
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1937
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H796/37 3.4.37 POSN 584420N, 030410W. FOR FILING ONLY. 27.3.12 DIVED IN 5844.076N, 0304.437W [WGD]. LIES BETWEEN 10MTRS AND 22MTRS DEPTH. VERY BROKEN UP. COPPER INGOT RECOVERED. (K HEATH, EMAIL DTD 27.3.12). INS AS NDW. BR STD. RSDRA2025000444329 22.09.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1784). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1936 BY ORESUNSVARVET AKTIEBOLAG, LANDSKRONA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B FINSKA NORDAMERIKA. 10 CYLINDER, TWO STROKE, OIL ENGINE OF 675 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GOTHENBURG. STRANDED AND LOST IN POOR VISIBLITY AND A SE GALE WHILE ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDED COPPER INGOTS, BARRELS OF PARAFFIN WAS, RADIOS, TINNED FRUIT AND CAR PARTS. 30 LIVES LOST INCLUDING 2 WOMEN AND 2 CHILDREN. (SIBI). WAS CARRYING SEVERAL HUNDRED TONS OF COPPER BUT IT IS UNCERTAIN IF THIS WAS RECOVERED. (SIBI). WENT AGROUND AT TARF OF SWONA. FOREPART CARRIED 4 MILES BY GALE AND DRIVEN ASHORE. (DODS).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the JOHANNA THORDEN wreck located?

The JOHANNA THORDEN wreck is located at coordinates 58 44.076 N,3 4.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHANNA THORDEN?

The seabed around the JOHANNA THORDEN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the JOHANNA THORDEN sink?

The JOHANNA THORDEN sank on Jan 12, 1937.

When was the wreck of the JOHANNA THORDEN discovered?

The wreck of the JOHANNA THORDEN was discovered in 1937.

What country did the JOHANNA THORDEN belong to?

The JOHANNA THORDEN belonged to FI.

What cargo was the JOHANNA THORDEN carrying?

The JOHANNA THORDEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JOHANNA THORDEN?

The JOHANNA THORDEN had a tonnage of 3223 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHANNA THORDEN?

The JOHANNA THORDEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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