Longvabakk 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
Longvabakk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		71 0 N,27 30.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 71.000000
  • Longitude: 27.510000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LONGVABAKK
Type stern trawler
Flag NO
Length 57.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 785
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.4.74 REPORTED ON VALEN BANK IN 710000N, 273000E APPROX WITH 90DEG LIST AND ONLY HALF VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (LL 216). POSN: 710000N, 273036E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ODDVIN LONGVA. PASSAGE TO FISHING GROUNDS AFTER CALLING AT HONNINGSVAAG, STILL LOADED WITH 300 TONS OF FISH, RAN AGROUND ON VALEN BANK AT SKJOTNINGBERG, OKSEFJORDEN, NE OF KJOLLERFJORD. CREW RESCUED. REPORTED TO BE ALMOST COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LONGVABAKK wreck located?

The LONGVABAKK wreck is located at coordinates 71 0 N,27 30.6 E.

When did the LONGVABAKK sink?

The LONGVABAKK sank on Apr 7, 1974.

When was the wreck of the LONGVABAKK discovered?

The wreck of the LONGVABAKK was discovered in 1974.

What country did the LONGVABAKK belong to?

The LONGVABAKK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the LONGVABAKK carrying?

The LONGVABAKK was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the LONGVABAKK?

The LONGVABAKK had a tonnage of 785 tons.

What type of wreck is the LONGVABAKK?

The LONGVABAKK is classified as a stern trawler.

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