Svalen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Svalen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 35.667 N,9 55.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.594450
  • Longitude: 9.925000
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SVALEN
Type sailing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1963
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

Explore the historical underwater wreck of the steam vessel SVALEN located at coordinates 55 35.667 N, 9 55.5 E. Initially reported as an unknown obstruction in 1931 and marked by navigational buoys near the Danish coast, the site recorded a least depth over the wreck of 14 meters. Official hydrographic records note that the buoys were later withdrawn and the wreck status was amended to dead.

Surveying Details

H271/31 9.1.31 UNKNOWN WK, IN 553600N, 095600E, MARKED BY A BUOY NNE OF WK. (CULLERCOATS RADIO, 8.1.31) NCA YET, AWAIT DANISH NM. H595/31 27.1.31 SV SVALEN, DW IN 553540N, 095530E, OR 132.5DEGS, 2.8M FROM KASSERODE LT. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G CLOSE ENE, & G WK BUOY WITH 2 G FLAGS CLOSE NNE. (COPENHAGEN NM 2/71/31) - NM. H595/31 11.4.31 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT]. BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM. H1578/62 29.8.63 DELETE. (COPENHAGEN NM 563/63) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the SVALEN wreck located?

The SVALEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 35.667 N,9 55.5 E.

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

The SVALEN lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 55 35.667 N,9 55.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SVALEN?

The seabed around the SVALEN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SVALEN discovered?

The wreck of the SVALEN was discovered in 1931.

What type of wreck is the SVALEN?

The SVALEN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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