Narvik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Narvik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 0.41 N,8 4.76 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.006833
  • Longitude: 8.079333
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NARVIK
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 117.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4251
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03102/44 22.8.44 DW SHOWN IN 540018N, 080512E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, N TOPMARK CLOSE N & G LT BUOY CLOSE S ON CAPTURED GERMAN 26 [1942 EDN. (US NAVAL DOCUMENT 102-W) - FNM 1782/44. H2882/46 13.6.46 WK, LEAST DEPTH 13MTRS [7FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 12/281/46) - NM 2035/46 H3292/51 4.6.53 WK, LEAST DEPTH 15MTRS [8FMS 1FT], SHOWN IN 540026N, 080442E ON GERMAN 750. NC 1875. H4522/50 21.11.68 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.1MTRS [10FMS 2FT] IN 540026N, 080454E. (HAMBURG NM 4414/68). - NM 2041/68. 27.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. HH328/354/01 15.6.89 POSN NOW 540027N, 080450E. (HAMBURG NM (21)3/21/89). NCA. HH328/350/01 10.7.90 POSN GIVEN AS 540018N, 080454E. (NETHERLANDS NM 290/90). NCA. HH328/540/03 25.10.96 NOW WK SW 18.3 IN 540030N, 080448E. (GERMAN NM 41/(21)50/96). - NM 3861/96. SEP2006/000364556 2.6.06 NOW WK SW 17.8MTRS IN 5400.41N, 0804.76E [WGD]. (GERMAN NM 20/103/06). - NM 3167/06. 16.1.12 SHOWN AS SW 17.4MTRS [LAT] ON GERMAN 103 [EDN DTD 9.2011]. NE 3767. 19.6.15 SHOWN AS SW 17.4MTRS IN 5400.410N, 0804.760E [WGD] ON GERMAN 103. (EDN 9, DTD 27/3/15). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2019

Circumstances of loss

29.4.43 BUILT 1914 BY J. L. THOMPSON & SONS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 509NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRAFIK A/B GRANGESBERG-OXELOSUND. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT NEAR THE FRISIAN ISLANDS 29.4.43. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NARVIK wreck located?

The NARVIK wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.41 N,8 4.76 E.

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

The NARVIK lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.41 N,8 4.76 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NARVIK?

The seabed around the NARVIK lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the NARVIK sink?

The NARVIK sank on Apr 29, 1943.

When was the wreck of the NARVIK discovered?

The wreck of the NARVIK was discovered in 1953.

What country did the NARVIK belong to?

The NARVIK belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the NARVIK?

The NARVIK had a tonnage of 4251 tons.

What type of wreck is the NARVIK?

The NARVIK is classified as a steam ship.