Jarngerdur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jarngerdur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 2.5 N,16 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.041667
  • Longitude: -16.166667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name JARNGERDUR
Type fishing vessel
Flag IS
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.2.75 VESSEL DEVELOPED A LIST AND SANK DURING A STORM OVER NIGHT. BELIEVED TO HAVE DRIFTED ASHORE EAST OF INGOLFSHOFDHI. (LLOYDS VOL.219). NCA, POSN 640000N, 161700W FOR FILING ONLY. 20.5.75 CONFIRMED SUNK WEST OF JOKULSA, ABOUT 300MTRS OFFSHORE. (LLOYDS VOL.219). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 7.1.06 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 6402.5N, 1610.0W, JUST W OF JOKULSA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2006

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER TAKING ON A HEAVY LIST DURING A STORM. CREW RESCUED, VESSEL DRIFTED ASHORE. (LLOYDS VOL.219)

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the JARNGERDUR wreck located?

The JARNGERDUR wreck is located at coordinates 64 2.5 N,16 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JARNGERDUR?

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

When did the JARNGERDUR sink?

The JARNGERDUR sank on Feb 16, 1975.

When was the wreck of the JARNGERDUR discovered?

The wreck of the JARNGERDUR was discovered in 1975.

What country did the JARNGERDUR belong to?

The JARNGERDUR belonged to IS.

What was the tonnage of the JARNGERDUR?

The JARNGERDUR had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the JARNGERDUR?

The JARNGERDUR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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