Single-deck vessel with mechanical drive, launched in 17 January 1919. In 1922-40 sailed from Kopenhage to South America. In next years sailed with cargo between Denmark, Sweden and Germany. It sunk on 9 November 1944 after the collision with S/S Fortuna of Bremen 513/93 on it's sail from Kopenhage to Gdynia. Crew was rescued.
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54° 50' 36.6" N , 17° 40' 30.1" E
2015-02-19 22:10
Depth above the wreck: 15m
Depth at the bottom: 22m
DESCRIPTION
Single-deck cargo vessel with mechanical drive, launched in 17 January 1919. In 1922-40 sailed from Kopenhage to South America. In next years sailed with cargo between Denmark, Sweden and Germany. It sunk on 9 November 1944 after the collision with S/S Fortuna of Bremen 513/93 on it's sail from Kopenhage to Gdynia. Crew was rescued.
DIMENSIONS
Length between particulars 289 ft
Length overall 300 ft 6inch
Breadth 44 ft
Draft (summer) 21 ft 6inch
Draft (winter) 19 ft 1inch
Gross Tonnage 1284 NRT
Deadweight 3810 DWT
Displacement 2147 t
POWER
Three-cylinder steam engine (21.5" - 34.5" - 60") x 39". Power 1380 HP
DIVING DESCRIPTION
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