Andrea Brovig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Andrea brovig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 10 N,59 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.166667
  • Longitude: -59.166667
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANDREA BROVIG
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 151.2 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 10173
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 19.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 121000N, 591000W. (DODS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 15.7.91 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE, PLOTS IN APPROX 2000MTRS. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WW2SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY A/B GOTAVERKEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTREDERIET 'BROVINTANK'. OIL ENGINE OF 1020 NHP. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR FREETOWN. TORPEDOED BY U 128. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the ANDREA BROVIG wreck located?

The ANDREA BROVIG wreck is located at coordinates 12 10 N,59 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANDREA BROVIG?

The seabed around the ANDREA BROVIG lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the ANDREA BROVIG sink?

The ANDREA BROVIG sank on Jun 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ANDREA BROVIG discovered?

The wreck of the ANDREA BROVIG was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ANDREA BROVIG belong to?

The ANDREA BROVIG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ANDREA BROVIG carrying?

The ANDREA BROVIG was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ANDREA BROVIG?

The ANDREA BROVIG had a tonnage of 10173 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANDREA BROVIG?

The ANDREA BROVIG is classified as a tanker.

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