Ice Bear Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ice bear Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 23.7 N,11 18.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.395000
  • Longitude: -11.306667
Water Depth 380 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ICE BEAR
Type factory ship
Flag NO
Length 61.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1305
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 2003
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Ice Bear is located off the coast of Iceland in the North Atlantic at coordinates 64 23.7 N, 11 18.4 W. This underwater obstruction, identified by the UK Hydrographic Office, remains recorded as too deep to chart for navigation purposes. Historical maritime data from Lloyds confirms the vessel details for the Ice Bear, which is documented on Icelandic navigational chart 71 and INT 1101. As a submerged maritime hazard in Icelandic waters, the wreck is monitored for its impact on regional maritime safety and nautical charting.

Surveying Details

HH336/400/01 13.1.03 NDW IN 6423.7N, 1118.4W [WGD]. (ICELANDIC NM 11-12/29/02). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA. 22.1.03 VESSEL DETAILS GIVEN. (LLOYDS VOL.331). NCA. 24.11.07 SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 71 [INT 1101] [MAY '07 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2901.

Circumstances of loss

31.12.02 EX-MALOY '00, EX-FRIGO '94, EX-GRIMSEY '87, EX-COMBI ALFA '87, EX-NORDFJELL '85. BUILT IN 1969 BY KAABOS MEK, VERKSTED AS, HARSTAD, WITH 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 1500BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRADEWIN LTD, ICE REEFERS AS, MALOY, NORWAY. CARGO OF HERRINGS SHIFTED 31.12.02 AND VESSEL TOOK WATER. CREW ABANDONED INTO LIFERAFTS AND WERE RECOVERED. LIST LATER INCREASED AND VESSEL SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.331)

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FAQ

Where is the ICE BEAR wreck located?

The ICE BEAR wreck is located at coordinates 64 23.7 N,11 18.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ICE BEAR?

The seabed around the ICE BEAR lies at approximately 380 meters deep.

When did the ICE BEAR sink?

The ICE BEAR sank on Jan 1, 2003.

When was the wreck of the ICE BEAR discovered?

The wreck of the ICE BEAR was discovered in 2003.

What country did the ICE BEAR belong to?

The ICE BEAR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ICE BEAR carrying?

The ICE BEAR was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the ICE BEAR?

The ICE BEAR had a tonnage of 1305 tons.

What type of wreck is the ICE BEAR?

The ICE BEAR is classified as a factory ship.

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