Fjellman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Fjellman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 0.6 N,11 28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.010000
  • Longitude: 11.466667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FJELLMAN
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 41.5 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 255
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck FJELLMAN is located at coordinates 64.0100N, 11.4667E near the coast of Bogtangen, close to Steinkjer, Norway. Historical records from Lloyds confirm that the vessel FJELLMAN ran hard aground in this area on April 22, 1972. Although initially reported as a wreck, the vessel was successfully refloated on April 21, 1972, and subsequently repaired, resulting in the status of the FJELLMAN being amended to lift at these maritime coordinates.

Surveying Details

22.4.72 22.4.72 HARD AGROUND AT BOGTANGEN, NEAR STEINKJER. (LLOYDS VOL.208) NCA, POSN 640036N, 112800E FOR FILING ONLY. 12.7.90 12.7.90 REFLOATED ON 21.4.72, AND REPAIRED. (LLOYDS VOL.209) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED BY OLAV AND HAKON JOHANSEN OF BJUGN, GROUNDED AT BOGTANGEN, NEAR STEINKJAR. (LLOYDS VOL.208)

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FAQ

Where is the FJELLMAN wreck located?

The FJELLMAN wreck is located at coordinates 64 0.6 N,11 28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FJELLMAN?

The seabed around the FJELLMAN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the FJELLMAN sink?

The FJELLMAN sank on Apr 19, 1972.

When was the wreck of the FJELLMAN discovered?

The wreck of the FJELLMAN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the FJELLMAN belong to?

The FJELLMAN belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FJELLMAN?

The FJELLMAN had a tonnage of 255 tons.

What type of wreck is the FJELLMAN?

The FJELLMAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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