Trajan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Trajan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 11.008 N,1 11.569 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.183467
  • Longitude: 1.192817
Wreck Depth 16.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TRAJAN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 75.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 79.5
Sonar Width 23.5
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 12
Tonnage 1347
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 3, 1941
Scour Dimensions 157.4,,000.9
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1708/41 9.6.41 LOCATED IN 531056N, 011148E. (HMS FRANKLIN). - PFNM 1328/41. H1708/41 9.6.41 INS G SPH BUOY, FL G 10S, 325 DEG, 1C FROM WK. - TFNM 1329/41. H1708/41 14.6.41 SWEPT FOUL AT 11FT [LWS] IN GEN DEPTH 62FT. LIES 340/160 DEG IN 531056N, 011148E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 28.5.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1450/41. H1708/41 23.8.49 OREPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50 IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 30.8.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 1FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1700/49. 2.11.71 COVERED BY WK 7FMS 5FT ON NE 1408. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 14.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 9.8.93 IN 501049.1N, 011154.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 17.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.9MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.5MTR, LENGTH 69MTRS, BREADTH 35MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN WK LYING 110/290DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 26.3.18 IN 5311.008N, 0111.568E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, LENGTH 79.5MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HEIGHT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 012/192 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND DW 16.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000212985 10.9.18 EXAM'D 26.3.18 IN 5311.008N, 0111.569E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 79.5MTRS, WIDTH 23.5MTRS, HEIGHT 2.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 012/192 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 157.4MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 132 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-DORIS, EX-YAGUE. BUILT BY THE GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS, ECORSE, MICHIGAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S TRAJAN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING CO, DETROIT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO 1744 TONS COAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BROKEN WK

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FAQ

Where is the TRAJAN wreck located?

The TRAJAN wreck is located at coordinates 53 11.008 N,1 11.569 E.

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

The TRAJAN lies at a depth of about 16.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 11.008 N,1 11.569 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRAJAN?

The seabed around the TRAJAN lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the TRAJAN sink?

The TRAJAN sank on May 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the TRAJAN discovered?

The wreck of the TRAJAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the TRAJAN belong to?

The TRAJAN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TRAJAN carrying?

The TRAJAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TRAJAN?

The TRAJAN had a tonnage of 1347 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRAJAN?

The TRAJAN is classified as a steam ship.

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