Sjaelland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Sjaelland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 20 N,11 8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.333333
  • Longitude: 11.133333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SJAELLAND
Type merchant vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers LT ON MAST
Surveying Details H6230/55 15.11.55 WK MARKED BY LT ON MAST IN 552000N, 110800E APPROX. (COPENHAGEN NM 1456/55) NCA YET. H6230/55 18.11.55 WK REMOVED. (COPENHAGEN NM 1569/55) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA. 10.3.72 DANISH M/S SJAELLAND GROUNDED IN 551942N, 100736E [EUR]. LATER SALVAGED. (DANISH WK RECORDS NO.519107)
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2005

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 20 N,11 8 E
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FAQ

Where is the SJAELLAND wreck located?

The SJAELLAND wreck is located at coordinates 55 20 N,11 8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SJAELLAND?

The seabed around the SJAELLAND lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SJAELLAND discovered?

The wreck of the SJAELLAND was discovered in 1955.

What country did the SJAELLAND belong to?

The SJAELLAND belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the SJAELLAND?

The SJAELLAND is classified as a merchant vessel.