Kvikk 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
Kvikk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
61 31.75 N,6 52.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.529167
  • Longitude: -6.879167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KVIKK
Type fishing vessel
Length 38.7 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 256
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH335/400/01 11.3.93 AGROUND AND FIRMLY EMBEDDED ON ROCKS AND WITH ENGINE ROOM AND HOLD FLOODED ON W SIDE OF SUDUROY. ABANDONED AS CANNOT BE SALVED. (LL 24 & 27.2.93). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 22.8.12 ASSUMED BROKEN UP BY NOW. AMEND DEAD. NEVER CHARTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2012

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND DUE TO TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE.

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FAQ

Where is the KVIKK wreck located?

The KVIKK wreck is located at coordinates 61 31.75 N,6 52.75 W.

When did the KVIKK sink?

The KVIKK sank on Feb 22, 1993.

When was the wreck of the KVIKK discovered?

The wreck of the KVIKK was discovered in 1993.

What was the tonnage of the KVIKK?

The KVIKK had a tonnage of 256 tons.

What type of wreck is the KVIKK?

The KVIKK is classified as a fishing vessel.