Geitung Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Geitung Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		76 0 N,25 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 76.000000
  • Longitude: 25.000000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEITUNG
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Length 41.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.9.79 SANK NEAR HOPEN, IN THE BARENTS SEA. (LL, 27.9.79) POSN 760000N, 250000E FOR FILING ONLY. 9.2.02 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 505 [1983 EDN]. NOT SHOWN ON NC 3137. SEP 2015/000244106 20.11.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 505 [COR 31.8.15] OR NO2A4036 (EDN 2.6, DTD 30.9.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2015

Circumstances of loss

27.9.79 REPORTEDLY SANK NEAR HOPEN IN THE BARENTS SEA. CREW SAVED. (LLOYDS 27.9.79).

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FAQ

Where is the GEITUNG wreck located?

The GEITUNG wreck is located at coordinates 76 0 N,25 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEITUNG?

The seabed around the GEITUNG lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the GEITUNG sink?

The GEITUNG sank on Sep 20, 1979.

When was the wreck of the GEITUNG discovered?

The wreck of the GEITUNG was discovered in 1979.

What country did the GEITUNG belong to?

The GEITUNG belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the GEITUNG?

The GEITUNG had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEITUNG?

The GEITUNG is classified as a fishing vessel.

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