Nerland Jr. Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nerland jr. Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 28.98 N,6 9.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.483000
  • Longitude: 6.156667
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NERLAND JR.
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 36.6 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Nerland Jr. is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Ålesund, Norway. The vessel was sunk deliberately on October 26, 1979, and currently rests at the amended coordinates 62 28.98 N, 06 09.4 E. While the site is documented in international maritime records, it is notably absent from official Norwegian wreck databases. Historical data indicates the vessel was filed under Lloyds registry number 238. This site remains a point of interest for maritime researchers and those tracking sunken vessels in the Norwegian Sea region near Ålesund.

Surveying Details

26.10.79 SUNK DELIBERATELY OUTSIDE ALSUND. (LLOYDS 238). POSN 622830N, 060930E FOR FILING ONLY. NOT LISTED IN NORWEGIAN WK RECORDS. 21.2.00 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 6220.0N, 0609.5E [EUR]. NCA

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AFTER DISCHARGING CARGO OF FISH, VESSEL CONDEMNED AND SUNK OUTSIDE ALSUND.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 62 28.98 N,6 9.4 E
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FAQ

Where is the NERLAND JR. wreck located?

The NERLAND JR. wreck is located at coordinates 62 28.98 N,6 9.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NERLAND JR.?

The seabed around the NERLAND JR. lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NERLAND JR. discovered?

The wreck of the NERLAND JR. was discovered in 1979.

What country did the NERLAND JR. belong to?

The NERLAND JR. belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NERLAND JR.?

The NERLAND JR. had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the NERLAND JR.?

The NERLAND JR. is classified as a motor vessel.

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