Kjellungen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Kjellungen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 35 N,16 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.583333
  • Longitude: -16.550000
Water Depth 190 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KJELLUNGEN
Type trawler
Length 42.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 312
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.4.72 SANK IN 173500N, 163300W APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.207). NCA. 3.8.02 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7387 [1998 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AFTER LISTING DUE TO A HEAVY CATCH OF 5000-6000 HECTOLITRES OF FISH. (LLOYDS VOL.207).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 35 N,16 33 W
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FAQ

Where is the KJELLUNGEN wreck located?

The KJELLUNGEN wreck is located at coordinates 17 35 N,16 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KJELLUNGEN?

The seabed around the KJELLUNGEN lies at approximately 190 meters deep.

When did the KJELLUNGEN sink?

The KJELLUNGEN sank on Jan 10, 1972.

When was the wreck of the KJELLUNGEN discovered?

The wreck of the KJELLUNGEN was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the KJELLUNGEN?

The KJELLUNGEN had a tonnage of 312 tons.

What type of wreck is the KJELLUNGEN?

The KJELLUNGEN is classified as a trawler.

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