Nordave Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nordave Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 14 N,67 16 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.233333
  • Longitude: 67.266667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDAVE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 142.3 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 6089
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.7.79 3.7.79 GROUNDED IN 241400N, 671600E, APPROX. SALVAGE POSSIBILITIES ARE REMOTE. FIRM AGROUND AND LYING ABOUT 2 MILES INSHORE PAST BREAKERS. (LL 26, 28.6.79; 3, 5.7.79). NCA YET.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959 BY UDDEVALLOAVAERVET A/B, UDDEVALLA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRIJOLES CIA NAV. PASSAGE KARACHI FOR KANDALA. IN BALLAST. RAN AGROUND. SUBSEQUENT HEAVY SEAS AND MONSOON CONDITIONS DROVE WK FURTHER INSHORE. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDAVE wreck located?

The NORDAVE wreck is located at coordinates 24 14 N,67 16 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDAVE?

The seabed around the NORDAVE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the NORDAVE sink?

The NORDAVE sank on Jun 21, 1979.

When was the wreck of the NORDAVE discovered?

The wreck of the NORDAVE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the NORDAVE belong to?

The NORDAVE belonged to GR.

What cargo was the NORDAVE carrying?

The NORDAVE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NORDAVE?

The NORDAVE had a tonnage of 6089 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDAVE?

The NORDAVE is classified as a motor vessel.

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