Nordfjell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Nordfjell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 7 N,13 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.116667
  • Longitude: 13.583333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDFJELL
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 55.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 443
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.2.72 VESSEL AGROUND NEAR GRAVDAL IN LOFOTEN ISLANDS. (LLOYDS VOL.207) NCA, POSN 680700N, 133500E FOR FILING ONLY. 20.7.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. LATER LLOYDS ENTRY STATES VESSEL WILL BE REPAIRED AT BODO MEKANISKE VERKSTAD & LENGTHENED BY 6MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.207) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET NORDLANDSKE D/S A/S. GROUNDED OFF GRAVDAL IN BAD WEATHER. WAS BEACHED IN LEAKY CONDITION BUT CAPSIZED AND FILLED WITH WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.207)

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FAQ

Where is the NORDFJELL wreck located?

The NORDFJELL wreck is located at coordinates 68 7 N,13 35 E.

When did the NORDFJELL sink?

The NORDFJELL sank on Feb 7, 1972.

When was the wreck of the NORDFJELL discovered?

The wreck of the NORDFJELL was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NORDFJELL belong to?

The NORDFJELL belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORDFJELL?

The NORDFJELL had a tonnage of 443 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDFJELL?

The NORDFJELL is classified as a motor vessel.

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