Martha Hendrik Fisser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Martha hendrik fisser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 25.5 N,17 23.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.425000
  • Longitude: 17.398500
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 118 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4879
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H811/52 11.11.71 SUNK OFF NARVIK. (OSLO NM 1/48/52). POSN 6825300N, 172400E FOR FILING ONLY. 20.1.04 PHOTO OF WK IN ARTICLE ON WRECKS IN NARVIK. (DIVER MAGAZINE, JAN'04).
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY ROPNER & SONS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, WAS SUNK BY BRITISH DESTROYERS AT NARVIK, DURING THE INVASION OF NORWAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENDRIK FISSER A.G. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER wreck located?

The MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER wreck is located at coordinates 68 25.5 N,17 23.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER?

The seabed around the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER sink?

The MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER sank on Apr 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER discovered?

The wreck of the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER was discovered in 1952.

What country did the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER belong to?

The MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER?

The MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER had a tonnage of 4879 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER?

The MARTHA HENDRIK FISSER is classified as a steam ship.

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