Narvik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Narvik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.273 N,6 20.287 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.587883
  • Longitude: 6.338117
Wreck Depth 9.9 m
Water Depth 11 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
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1186/49 18.2.49 WK 9.1MTRS [5FMS] IN 533522N, 062020E. (HAMBURG NM 138/49) NE 3509. H1186/49 5.8.52 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9.6MTRS [5FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2202/52) NE 3509. 14.6.60 NOW CHARTED AS SW 5FMS 2FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 3509. H2140/57 24.8.64 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3MTRS [5FMS 4FT]. (HAGUE NM 2376/64) BR STD. 16.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN 87 [1971 EDN]. H2128/70 6.2.75 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 9.7MTRS [5FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4521/74). - NM 350/75. H2356/76 29.3.76 SHOWN AS SW 9.5MTRS ON MICROFILMED DATA DTD 20.1.76. 11.8.82 SHOWN AS SW 9.8MTRS IN 533519N, 062022E ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NC 3509. 12.1.87 SHOWN AS SW 9.5MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1984 EDN] & GERMAN 90D [1986 EDN]. NE 3671. 17.5.88 GERMAN DATUM IS MLS, WHICH IS 3DECIMETRES GREATER THAN NETHERLANDS LAT DATUM. CHART AS SW 9.8MTRS. BR STD. H4146/82 29.7.88 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 10.3MTRS [MLS] IN 533520N, 062022E. (HAMBURG NM (21)90/27/88). BR STD. 15.5.89 SHOWN AS WK 9.8MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1812.8 [1989 EDN]. NCA. HH340/350/01 3.6.91 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1812.8 [1991 EDN]. NCA. STATED TO BE NARVIK, SWEPT CLEAR AT 10MTRS [LAT], IN 533519N, 062022E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP '90 EDN, NO.N8 464]. CHART AS WK SW 10MTRS AS FALLS IN NETHERLANDS WATERS. 22.2.94 SW 10MTRS SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 26.11.02 SW 10.3MTRS SHOWN IN 5335.277N, 0620.287E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [INT 1461] [JUN '02 EDN 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3631. 13.3.08 SHOWN AS WK SW 9.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5335.273N, 0620.287E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [FEB '07 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 3631.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1914 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 509NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRAVIK A/B GRANGESBERG-OXELOSUND. ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR GEFLE. BOMBED & SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT NEAR FRISIAN ISLANDS. (DODS, LL WW2, WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the NARVIK wreck located?

The NARVIK wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.273 N,6 20.287 E.

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

The NARVIK lies at a depth of about 9.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.273 N,6 20.287 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NARVIK?

The seabed around the NARVIK lies at approximately 11 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 1949.

What country did the NARVIK belong to?

The NARVIK belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NARVIK carrying?

The NARVIK was carrying coal.

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.

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