Stjernvik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stjernvik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 7.512 N,2 49.181 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.125200
  • Longitude: -2.819683
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STJERNVIK
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 105
Tonnage 1174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1928
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2359/28 16.4.28 SANK OFF FIDRA, FIRTH OF FORTH, IN PA 560745N, 024100W. NORTHER LT HO BOARD DO NOT INTEND TO ATTEMPT TO LOCATE WK. H4006/35 13.8.35 WK, LEAST DEPTH 13FMS, LOCATED 339 DEG, 3.41M FROM FIDRA LTHO (560732N, 024906W). GEN DEPTH 26FMS. WHEN SWEEP WIRE FOULED, THE CARRIER AND BRACKET OF A SHIP'S STEAMING LIGHT WAS RECOVERED. (HMS FITZROY, 15.6.35). INS AS WK 13FMS. - NM 1399/35. H2618/60 29.7.60 OROPESA CLEARANCE SWEEP CLEAR AT 75FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 120 IN GEN DEPTH 154FT. NO SCOUR. POSN 560731N, 024904W. (HMS SCOTT, 7.9.59). AMEND TO WK 20FMS. NC 114A. 22.8.77 AMEND TO WK 36MFS. NC 734. HH090/605/01 25.1.94 EXAM'D 22.8.93 IN 560731.2N, 024905.6W [OGB] USING MICROFIX [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 36.5, FOUL AT 37.OMTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, BREADTH 23MTRS. WELL DEFINED, INTACT WK LYING 105/285 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 605). DCS 3 SHOWS '3 ISLAND' VESSEL WITH AT LEAST 3 HATCHES. BR STD. HH100/351/17 16.10.01 DIVED IN 5607.520N, 0249.172W [WGD] USING DGPS. DEPTHS BY DEPTH GAUGE (REDUCED TO DATUM): GEN DEPTH 46.6MTRS, CENTRE BRIDGE 39.3MTRS, DECK 42.7MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. TWO HOLDS FWD OF THE BRIDGE AND TWO AFT. FOC'S'LE HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ALLOWING NETS TO PENETRATE AT THIS DECK LEVEL FROM THE STBD SIDE. TOP LEVEL OF THE BRIDGE IS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. WINCHING GEAR IS IN PLACE BETWEEN HOLDS 1 AND 2. COLLISION DAMAGE IS OBVIOUS ON THE STBD SIDE BETWEEN HOLDS 3 AND 4. IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL WHICH IS MARKED: 'LOUISE, MALMO'. IN ADDITION THE COMPASS BINNACLE CARRIES A MAKER'S MARK FOR STOCKHOLM. (C HUNTER & S MAXWELL, EMAIL DTD 15.10.01). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-LOUISE, EX-BALBUL. BUILT IN 1883 BY THE BARROW SB CO LTD, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORRKOPINGS REDERIAKTIEB. SWEDISH FLAG. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 171HP SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WESTRAY, COPLAND & CO, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. PASSAGE RIDHAM DOCK FOR BURNTISLAND. IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN FOG WITH SS BRITISH AMBASSADOR. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, '3 ISLAND' TYPE WITH 4 HATCHES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 7.512 N,2 49.181 W
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FAQ

Where is the STJERNVIK wreck located?

The STJERNVIK wreck is located at coordinates 56 7.512 N,2 49.181 W.

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

The STJERNVIK lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 56 7.512 N,2 49.181 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STJERNVIK?

The seabed around the STJERNVIK lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the STJERNVIK sink?

The STJERNVIK sank on Apr 12, 1928.

When was the wreck of the STJERNVIK discovered?

The wreck of the STJERNVIK was discovered in 1935.

What country did the STJERNVIK belong to?

The STJERNVIK belonged to SE.

What cargo was the STJERNVIK carrying?

The STJERNVIK was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STJERNVIK?

The STJERNVIK had a tonnage of 1174 tons.

What type of wreck is the STJERNVIK?

The STJERNVIK is classified as a steam ship.

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