Sydfjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sydfjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 43.427 N,10 46.709 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.723783
  • Longitude: 10.778483
Wreck Depth 16.9 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SYDFJORD
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 78 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1222
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6509/82 23.7.86 SANK IN 574330N, 104654E, APPROX. LEAST DEPTH ABOUT 3MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q (9) 15S, LAID ABOUT 50MTRS W OF WK. (DANISH NM 1049(T)/86). WAS CUT IN TWO AND SANK QUICKLY. (LL 30.6.86). NCA YET. H6509/82 13.8.86 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (DANISH NM 1076(T)/86). NCA YET. H6509/82 1.10.86 WK DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. LEAST DEPTH NOW 17MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (BALTICO TLX DTD 19.9.86). NCA YET. H6509/82 31.10.86 WK 17.9MTRS IN 574324N, 104648E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 1437/86). - NM 3343/86. SEP 2008/000018159 22.2.08 NOW WK 16.9MTRS IN 5743.427N, 1046.709E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 7/189/08). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY BODO SKIBSVERFT M/B A/S, BODO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DRAYTON ENTERPRISES SA. PASSAGE LANDSKRONA FOR ANTWERP. SANK IMMEDIATLY AFTER BEING CUT IN TWO FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH NORWEGIAN RO-RO M FERRY PETER WESSEL. EIGHT LOST INCLUDING THE MASTER'S WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 43.427 N,10 46.709 E
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FAQ

Where is the SYDFJORD wreck located?

The SYDFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 57 43.427 N,10 46.709 E.

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

The SYDFJORD lies at a depth of about 16.9 meters and is located at coordinates 57 43.427 N,10 46.709 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SYDFJORD?

The seabed around the SYDFJORD lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the SYDFJORD sink?

The SYDFJORD sank on Jun 27, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SYDFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the SYDFJORD was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SYDFJORD belong to?

The SYDFJORD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SYDFJORD carrying?

The SYDFJORD was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SYDFJORD?

The SYDFJORD had a tonnage of 1222 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYDFJORD?

The SYDFJORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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