Nordfrakt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nordfrakt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 36.92 N,9 38.99 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.615333
  • Longitude: -9.649833
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDFRAKT
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 77.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 2000
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.6.00 2.6.00 SANK 20KM FROM MOUTH OF RIVER TAGUS, IN APPROX 3837.0N, 0941.0W [EUR]. (LL, 31.5.00). NCA. 16.1.02 16.1.02 NDW SHOWN IN 3837.00N, 0938.90W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE MILITARY CHART 24P04 [1ST EDN FEB 2001]. POSSIBLY THIS WRECK. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 24.6.05 24.6.05 SHOWN IN 3836.966N, 0938.920W [EUR] ON PORTUGUESE FISHING CHART 24P04 [1ST EDN FEB 2001]. SHOWN AS NDW ON 3635 [MAY'05]. 5 YEARS SINCE SINKING WOULD NOT STAND MORE THAN 10% OFF SEABED. DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969. COLLIDED WITH M CONTAINER VESSEL 'HYUNDAI EMPEROR'. LATER SANK. CARGO OF GYPSUM OR GRAIN. CREW OF 6 MISSING. PASSAGE GARRUCHIA FOR LONDON. (LLOYDS VOL.300)

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FAQ

Where is the NORDFRAKT wreck located?

The NORDFRAKT wreck is located at coordinates 38 36.92 N,9 38.99 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDFRAKT?

The seabed around the NORDFRAKT lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the NORDFRAKT sink?

The NORDFRAKT sank on May 29, 2000.

When was the wreck of the NORDFRAKT discovered?

The wreck of the NORDFRAKT was discovered in 2000.

What country did the NORDFRAKT belong to?

The NORDFRAKT belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NORDFRAKT carrying?

The NORDFRAKT was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the NORDFRAKT?

The NORDFRAKT had a tonnage of 1900 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDFRAKT?

The NORDFRAKT is classified as a carrier.

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