Sydfold (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Sydfold (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 41.627 N,0 33.933 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 130 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SYDFOLD (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | NO |
| Length | 87.5 m |
| Width | 13.7 m |
| Draught | 6.1 |
| Tonnage | 2434 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 22, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 1977 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | 12.6.40 SANK IN 584000N, 003000E APPROX. (NORWEGIAN WW2 REGISTER OF LOSSES). H1819/40 21.8.40 SANK OFF SCOTLAND. H1290/77 26.1.77 WRECKAGE IN 584140N, 003350W. - FNM ACTION. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1918 BY JSMIT, JR. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300 NHP. PASSAGE CHRISTIANSAND FOR TYNE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-BOAT. FIVE CREW LOST. (DODS).
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