Berglind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Berglind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 15.33 N,59 55.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.255500
  • Longitude: -59.926000
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERGLIND
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Length 103.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 3074
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2768/69 3.8.81 H2768/69 3.8.81 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 461500N, 595400W, IN APPROX 100FT. (LL, 22/27.7.81). NCA. H2768/69 3.8.81 H2768/69 3.8.81 WK BUOY, Q.R ESTABLISHED IN 461500N, 595503W APPROX. (NAVAREA IV 1733/81). AWAIT CANADIAN NM. H1276/81 10.8.81 H1276/81 10.8.81 LEAST DEPTH 25FT IN 461519.8N, 595533.6W APPROX? 'WRECK' BUOY, Q.R LAID 358.5DEGS, 5.7C FROM WK, & ORANGE & WHITE FLOAT OVER WK. (NAVAREA IV 1790/81). AWAIT CANADIAN NM. H2768/69 20.8.81 H2768/69 20.8.81 SANK IN 37MTRS. REPORTED TO BE ROLLING 30-40DEGS ON STBD SIDE, IN STRONG SUB-SURFACE CURRENTS. SALVAGE ATTEMPT A POSSIBILITY. (LL, 13.8.81). 30.10.81 30.10.81 TUG ARRIVED ON SITE TO HELP TOW VESSEL TO DEEPER WATER, APPROX 21M AWAY. (LL 4.11.81). 6.3.92 6.3.92 LATER LLOYDS REPORT DTD 14.11.81 STATE TUGS RETURNED TO HALIFAX ON 7 & 8.11.81 BUT DOES NOT STATE IF VESSEL WAS TOWED TO DEEPER WATER. MSD DOES NOT MENTION WRECK BEING MOVED TO DEEPER WATER. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISLENSK KAUPSKIP H/F. PASSAGE HAMPTON ROADS FOR REYKJAVIK. SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OFF GLACE BAY, NOVA SCOTIA, AFTER BEING HOLED IN COLLISION WITH DANISH MV CHARM IN DENSE FOG THE PREVIOUS DAY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the BERGLIND wreck located?

The BERGLIND wreck is located at coordinates 46 15.33 N,59 55.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BERGLIND?

The seabed around the BERGLIND lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the BERGLIND sink?

The BERGLIND sank on Jul 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the BERGLIND discovered?

The wreck of the BERGLIND was discovered in 1981.

What country did the BERGLIND belong to?

The BERGLIND belonged to SG.

What cargo was the BERGLIND carrying?

The BERGLIND was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the BERGLIND?

The BERGLIND had a tonnage of 3074 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERGLIND?

The BERGLIND is classified as a motor vessel.

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