Heldarstindur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Heldarstindur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 34 N,14 23.33 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.566667
  • Longitude: 14.388833
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HELDARSTINDUR
Type stern trawler
Length 32.6 m
Width 7.6 m
Tonnage 182
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 11, 1990
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH316/350/01 28.2.91 SANK OFF SIMRISHAMN, SWEDEN, TOTAL LOSS. (LL 6.2.91). POSN 553400N, 142330E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000126344 7.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 74 OR ENC. [ED 5, COR TO 12.4.16]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS, FLOODED AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 34 N,14 23.33 E
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FAQ

Where is the HELDARSTINDUR wreck located?

The HELDARSTINDUR wreck is located at coordinates 55 34 N,14 23.33 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HELDARSTINDUR?

The seabed around the HELDARSTINDUR lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HELDARSTINDUR sink?

The HELDARSTINDUR sank on Oct 11, 1990.

When was the wreck of the HELDARSTINDUR discovered?

The wreck of the HELDARSTINDUR was discovered in 1991.

What was the tonnage of the HELDARSTINDUR?

The HELDARSTINDUR had a tonnage of 182 tons.

What type of wreck is the HELDARSTINDUR?

The HELDARSTINDUR is classified as a stern trawler.