Realf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Realf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.651 N,0 24.981 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.910850
  • Longitude: 0.416350
Wreck Depth 28.8 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REALF
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 142.5 m
Width 18.2 m
Draught 10.5
Sonar Length 173.2
Sonar Width 20.9
Shadow Height 15.2
Orientation 113
Tonnage 8083
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,,132.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0212/39 12.12.39 SUNK BY MINE ABOUT 18M NNW OF DOWSING LV. (NOIC YARMOUTH 2.12.39). - PFNM 2781/39 & FNM 354/41. H0212/39 12.12.39 POSN APPROX 535400N, 002400E. (HMS GRIMSBY 2.12.39). H0953/40 20.2.41 LOCATED IN 535442N, 002448E WITH DEPTH OVER OF 16 FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN SEPT/OCT 1940). INS AS WK 16FMS. - NM 350/41. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 29MTRS. NC 121. 1.5.74 AMEND TO WK 28.0 MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H1287/78/802 19.10.78 LOCATED AS CHARTED. WK IS COMPLETE EXCEPT FOR MASTS, SUPERSTRUCTURE, ETC. LYING IN 160FT. STANDS ABOUT 40FT TO DECK LEVEL. AFTER MAST BROKEN OFF WITH 20-30FT STILL INTACT. (M OXLADE 12.9.78). H4064/85 22.8.86 EXAM'D IN 535438N, 002504E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.6, FOUL AT 29.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.4MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 125MTRS, BEAM 11MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEG, IN TWO PARTS. (UDI GROUP LTD HN FOR HI 321A). AMEND WK 31MTRS BR STD. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 1.7.86 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.3MTRS. DCS3 HT: NW SECTION 8.6MTRS; SE SECTION 9.3MTRS. EVIDENCE OF DEBRIS LYING NEARBY. (UDI, HI 321A). NFA SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5354.651N, 0024.981E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 28.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS, LENGTH 173.2MTRS, WIDTH 20.9MTRS, HEIGHT 15.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100MTRS, TOWARD 132 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO PARTS, SITTING ON THE HULL, LISTING TO STARBOARD. THERE IS SEDIMENT BUILD UP AND SCOURING WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY KOCHUMS M V AKTIEB, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S ASPLUND. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1162HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE USA & KIRKWALL FOR COPENHAGEN. CARGO 6444 TONS PETROL, 3400 TONS OIL, 1608 TONS PARAFFIN. MINED.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 54.651 N,0 24.981 E
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FAQ

Where is the REALF wreck located?

The REALF wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.651 N,0 24.981 E.

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

The REALF lies at a depth of about 28.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.651 N,0 24.981 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REALF?

The seabed around the REALF lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the REALF sink?

The REALF sank on Dec 1, 1939.

When was the wreck of the REALF discovered?

The wreck of the REALF was discovered in 1939.

What country did the REALF belong to?

The REALF belonged to NO.

What cargo was the REALF carrying?

The REALF was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the REALF?

The REALF had a tonnage of 8083 tons.

What type of wreck is the REALF?

The REALF is classified as a tanker.

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