Kvernsund Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Kvernsund Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
59 15.5 N,5 9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 0 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KVERNSUND |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | NO |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 3, 1980 |
| Bottom Texture | Rock |
| Original Detection Year | 1980 |
| Last Detection Year | 2015 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4043/80 15.9.80 REPORTED AGROUND AT SVORTINGEN LT, KORMOY. (LL, 5.9.80 & WICK RADIO TELEX DTD 3.9.80) NCA, POSN 591530N, 050900E FOR FILING ONLY. 10.12.80 REPORTED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS, BROKEN UP AGAINST ROCKS IN BAD WEATHER. (LL, 10.12.80) SEP 2015/000278428 31.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 17 [NOV 2015, COR TO 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 31, 2015 |
Circumstances of loss
5.9.80 AGROUND & ABANDONED AT SVORTINGEN LT, KORMOY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KARSTEN BRUN. (LL, 5.9.80 & 10.12.80)
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General Comments
BROKEN UP