Nordaas (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Nordaas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 3.77 N,9 39.71 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.062833
- Longitude: 9.661833
|
| Water Depth |
350 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
36.9 m |
| Width |
6.4 m |
| Draught |
2.7 |
| Tonnage |
196 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
metal: concentrate and products,containers
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 17, 1974
|
| Original Detection Year |
1974 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
May 10, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck identified as the NORDAAS lies in the Skagerrak sea off the coast of Denmark. The wreck is currently designated as a non-dangerous wreck with its position approximate at coordinates 58 3.77 N, 9 39.71 E. Historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office note that the vessel sank following an incident in 1974 while carrying a cargo of carbide, which initially presented an explosion hazard due to escaping gas. Over several decades of hydrographic surveying, the position of the wreckage has been updated and refined. The site is currently charted on Danish nautical maps as a documented underwater obstruction.
Surveying Details
19.2.74 SANK IN 580000N, 094000E, APPROX. (LL 215; F O DENMARK SIGNAL DTD 17.2.74). H2078/72 22.5.74 WK WITH CARGO OF CARBIDE IN 580200N, 094500E, APPROX. EXPLOSION HAZARD FROM ESCAPING GAS. (COPENHAGEN NM 303(T)/74). IN DEEP WATER. NCA. HH161/350/01 17.1.92 WK 346MTRS IN 580348N, 093948E. (DANISH NM 1635/91). NCA. 5.4.95 NDWPA SHOWN IN 580354N, 093930E ON DANISH 92 [REPRINT 1994]. NCA. SEP 2016/000070903 18.4.16 WK PA SHOWN IN 5803.770N, 0939.710E [WGD] ON DENMARK 92. [ED 13, CORR TO 26/02/16]. AMEND TO NDW PA IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER TAKING ON WATER. PASSAGE ODDA FOR ODENSE. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 3.77 N,9 39.71 E
Nordaas (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Nordaas (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 3.77 N,9 39.71 E.
How deep is the seabed around the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 350 meters deep.
When did the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) sink?
The NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 17, 1974.
When was the wreck of the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1974.
What country did the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.
What cargo was the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products,containers.
What was the tonnage of the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY)?
The NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 196 tons.
What type of wreck is the NORDAAS (POSSIBLY)?
The NORDAAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.