H I Kroyer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
H i kroyer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58.64 N,4 12.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.977333
  • Longitude: -4.201433
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H I KROYER
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5826/59 SANK APPROX 9 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SULE SKERRY. (LL 10 3 68). INS AS NDWPA IN 585840N, 041200W. BR STD. H2925/83 13.11.84 NOT FOUND IN OR NEAR THIS POSN DURING DCS3 & E/S INVESTIGATION. CONTACTS OBTAINED IN 585858N, 040245W & 590057N, 041254W DURING SEARCH WERE BOTH INTERPRETED AS NATURAL FEATURES. (BUE SUBSEA LTD, HI 204). DELETED. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY ORSKOVS STAAL SKIBSVAERFT, FREDERIKSHAVN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY I/S REDERIET H I DROYER. FIVE CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE OSLO FOR WESTON POINT. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION, THOUGHT, BY THE MASTER,TO BE DUE TO STRIKING A WWII MINE. VESSEL BURNED FOR AN HOUR BEFORE SINKING. SURVIVORS PICKED UP 28 HOURS LATER IN 7 MILES NNW OF DUNNET HEAD. (SIBI & LL).

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FAQ

Where is the H I KROYER wreck located?

The H I KROYER wreck is located at coordinates 58 58.64 N,4 12.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the H I KROYER?

The seabed around the H I KROYER lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the H I KROYER sink?

The H I KROYER sank on Mar 9, 1968.

When was the wreck of the H I KROYER discovered?

The wreck of the H I KROYER was discovered in 1968.

What country did the H I KROYER belong to?

The H I KROYER belonged to DK.

What cargo was the H I KROYER carrying?

The H I KROYER was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the H I KROYER?

The H I KROYER had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the H I KROYER?

The H I KROYER is classified as a motor vessel.

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