Varangmalm (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Varangmalm (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.705 N,0 16.323 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.895083
  • Longitude: 0.272050
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 110 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 85.8
Sonar Width 19.9
Shadow Height 5.42
Orientation 342
Tonnage 3551
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0146/39 10.12.39 MINED IN 535000N, 001700E. (SHIPPING CASUALTIES, FOIC HUMBER, 10.12.39). H5084/77 17.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535341N, 001626E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 95MTRS. LYING 175/355DEGS. HIGHEST PARTS AT WK CENTRE. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 37MTRS. BR STD. H2534/74 WK IN THIS POSN NAMED AS SS FAGIN. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS, VOL1). SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.2016 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5353.705N, 0016.323E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS, LENGTH 85.8MTRS, WIDTH 19.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.42MTRS, ORIENTATION 342/162 DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON ITS HULL, TWO BOILERS VISIBLE IN CENTRAL SECTION. PORT SIDE HAS COLLAPSED, WRECK HAS A STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

10.12.39 PASSAGE KIRKENS FOR ANTWERP. MINED. (LLWW2, SHIPPING CASUALTIES, FOIC HUMBER 10.12.39).

General Comments

Partially intact

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FAQ

Where is the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.705 N,0 16.323 E.

How deep is the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.705 N,0 16.323 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 29, 1939.

When was the wreck of the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY)?

The VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3551 tons.

What type of wreck is the VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY)?

The VARANGMALM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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