Mavur 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
Mavur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		65 45 N,14 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 65.750000
  • Longitude: -14.816667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MAVUR
Type carrier
Flag IS
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1413
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.10.81 BEACHED AT HEAD OF VOPNAFJORDUR. (LL, 3 & 13.10.81). POSN 654500N, 144900W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 5.12.05 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 61 [INT 1100] [AUG '99 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY 'ASTANO' ASTILLEROS Y TAILERES DEL NOROESTE SA, FERROL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLARSKIP H/F. PASSAGE ICELANDIC PORTS FOR PATRAS & PIRAEUS. STRUCK ROCKS WHILE LEAVING VOPNAFJORD. WAS BEACHED AT THE HEAD OF THE FJORD. WITH WAVES CONSTANTLY BREAKING OVER HER, FLOODING HOLDS & ENGINE ROOM. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MAVUR wreck located?

The MAVUR wreck is located at coordinates 65 45 N,14 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAVUR?

The seabed around the MAVUR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the MAVUR sink?

The MAVUR sank on Oct 2, 1981.

When was the wreck of the MAVUR discovered?

The wreck of the MAVUR was discovered in 1981.

What country did the MAVUR belong to?

The MAVUR belonged to IS.

What cargo was the MAVUR carrying?

The MAVUR was carrying salt,fish.

What was the tonnage of the MAVUR?

The MAVUR had a tonnage of 1413 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAVUR?

The MAVUR is classified as a carrier.

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