Distarfell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Distarfell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 47 N,13 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.783333
  • Longitude: -13.483333
Water Depth 1005 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DISTARFELL
Type carrier
Flag AG
Length 126.8 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 5967
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH260/500/02 14.3.97 MAYDAY CALL SENT FROM 624700N, 132900W. BELIEVED SUNK IN VICINITY. (LLOYDS VOL.307). PLOTS IN 1005MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM ?REYKJAVIK FOR TORSHAVEN, FAERO ISLANDS. TOOK SEVERE LIST AND LOST CONTAINERS. ABANDONED WHEN LIST INCREASED TO 90DEGS. VESSEL LATER OVERTURNED. CREW OF 12 ABANDONED, 10 RECOVERED ALIVE, 2 DEAD. WEATHER AT TIME OF LOSS SW STORM WITH WAVES OF 8-10MTRS. CARGO OF 4000 TONNES IN CONTAINERS, MAINLY FISH AND FISH PRODUCTS. (LLOYDS VOL.307).

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FAQ

Where is the DISTARFELL wreck located?

The DISTARFELL wreck is located at coordinates 62 47 N,13 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DISTARFELL?

The seabed around the DISTARFELL lies at approximately 1005 meters deep.

When did the DISTARFELL sink?

The DISTARFELL sank on Mar 9, 1997.

When was the wreck of the DISTARFELL discovered?

The wreck of the DISTARFELL was discovered in 1997.

What country did the DISTARFELL belong to?

The DISTARFELL belonged to AG.

What cargo was the DISTARFELL carrying?

The DISTARFELL was carrying general and mixed goods,fish.

What was the tonnage of the DISTARFELL?

The DISTARFELL had a tonnage of 5967 tons.

What type of wreck is the DISTARFELL?

The DISTARFELL is classified as a carrier.

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