Ove Toft Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ove toft Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 36.003 N,0 45.884 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.600050
  • Longitude: 0.764733
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OVE TOFT
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 87.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553600N, 004600E [OGB]. (WW2SL). 7.8.69 7.8.69 NDW IN 40FMS. (BR 1337 P139). NCA. 8.6.72 8.6.72 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 553600N, 004600E [OGB]. NE 1192. H1270/85 16.10.86 H1270/85 16.10.86 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 55MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 1192 & ON 268, & DELETED FROM 2182A & 2182B [STS]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 1986

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S TUTLAND A/S. PASSAGE IMMINGHAM FOR GOTHENBURG. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-31.

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FAQ

Where is the OVE TOFT wreck located?

The OVE TOFT wreck is located at coordinates 55 36.003 N,0 45.884 E.

How deep is the OVE TOFT and where exactly is it located?

The OVE TOFT lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 55 36.003 N,0 45.884 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OVE TOFT?

The seabed around the OVE TOFT lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the OVE TOFT sink?

The OVE TOFT sank on Dec 3, 1939.

When was the wreck of the OVE TOFT discovered?

The wreck of the OVE TOFT was discovered in 1939.

What country did the OVE TOFT belong to?

The OVE TOFT belonged to DK.

What cargo was the OVE TOFT carrying?

The OVE TOFT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OVE TOFT?

The OVE TOFT had a tonnage of 2135 tons.

What type of wreck is the OVE TOFT?

The OVE TOFT is classified as a steam ship.