Azalea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Azalea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 27.123 N,4 49.778 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.452050
  • Longitude: 4.829633
Wreck Depth 205 m
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AZALEA
Type bulk carrier
Flag KP
Length 248.1 m
Width 36.6 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 44276
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH308/350/01 28.3.90 SANK IN 592700N, 045000E IN ABOUT 200MTRS. (LL, 24.3.90). EXAM'D BY ROV/VIDEO IN DEPTH OF ABOUT 180MTRS. BOW SECTION & BUNKER TANKS HEAVILY DAMAGED. (LL, 28.3.90). NCA YET. SUBNAVLANT 010/90 ISSUED. 25.9.90 REPEAT OF SUBNAV. (NORWEGIAN NM 494/90). HH308/350/02 4.11.91 INS NDW PA IN 592700N, 045000E [EUR]. BR STD. 4.11.93 NDW SHOWN IN 592700N, 045042E ON NORWEGIAN FISHERIES CHART 559 [1993 EDN, 1:800,000]. NCA. 17.1.05 WGD POSN: 5926.960N, 0449.910E. NC 286.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2024

Circumstances of loss

24.3.90 REPORTED LEAKING IN BALLAST TANK AND WITH 15DEG LIST WHILE ON PASSAGE NARVIK TO BREMERHAVEN. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND TAKEN IN TOW BY TUGS HAABULL, PAX AND DUX. LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. (LL, 24.3.90)

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FAQ

Where is the AZALEA wreck located?

The AZALEA wreck is located at coordinates 59 27.123 N,4 49.778 E.

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

The AZALEA lies at a depth of about 205 meters and is located at coordinates 59 27.123 N,4 49.778 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AZALEA?

The seabed around the AZALEA lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the AZALEA sink?

The AZALEA sank on Mar 22, 1990.

When was the wreck of the AZALEA discovered?

The wreck of the AZALEA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the AZALEA belong to?

The AZALEA belonged to KP.

What cargo was the AZALEA carrying?

The AZALEA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the AZALEA?

The AZALEA had a tonnage of 44276 tons.

What type of wreck is the AZALEA?

The AZALEA is classified as a bulk carrier.

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