Haugesund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Haugesund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 39.94 N,5 52.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.665667
  • Longitude: -5.868000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAUGESUND
Type yacht
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.3.76 22.3.76 WRECKAGE SIGHTED ON EL SABIN ROCKS, NEAR CABO PLENA. (LLOYDS VOL.223). NCA, POSN 434000N, 055200W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

11.3.76 VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM KRISTENSAND FOR VIGO. FOUNDERED AFTER ENGINE FAILURE AND OFFER OF ASSISTANCE BY MV 'MARIANN' WAS REFUSED ON 11.3.76. WRECKAGE AND FOUR BODIES FOUND NEAR CABO PENAS ON 18.3.76. (LLOYDS VOL.223).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 39.94 N,5 52.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the HAUGESUND wreck located?

The HAUGESUND wreck is located at coordinates 43 39.94 N,5 52.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAUGESUND?

The seabed around the HAUGESUND lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HAUGESUND discovered?

The wreck of the HAUGESUND was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HAUGESUND belong to?

The HAUGESUND belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the HAUGESUND?

The HAUGESUND is classified as a yacht.

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