Sandvik (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sandvik (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 54.033 N,1 53.764 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.900550
  • Longitude: -1.896067
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANDVIK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.6
Tonnage 1021
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 27.3.17 POSN 565600N, 015200W. (AT). H4087/26 24.6.26 INS AS NDWPA(1917). H1192/67 26.4.67 NOT LOCATED BY SONAR OR E/S. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 49/66). DELETED. SEP 2009/000049721 1.7.09 WK LOCATED IN 5654.033N, 0153.761W [WGD] USING DGPS. HT APPROX 5.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 76.9MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN DTD 17.6.09 FOR HI 1155). INS AS WK USC 70MTRS. BR STD. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 14.6.09 IN 5654.033N, 0153.764W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.26 IN GEN DEPTH 76.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 00/180 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). PROBABLY UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 AMEND WK 71MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX-TEMPLE. BUILT IN 1901 BY A VUYK, YSSEL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TIZONA, FREDRIKSTAD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR CHRISTIANA. CARGO COKE. TORPEDOED BY UC-77.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOWS N

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FAQ

Where is the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 54.033 N,1 53.764 W.

How deep is the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 56 54.033 N,1 53.764 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY)?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1021 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANDVIK (POSSIBLY)?

The SANDVIK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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