Norholmen Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Norholmen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 57.208 N,3 19.66 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.953467
  • Longitude: -3.327667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORHOLMEN
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Length 35.7 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 141
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3145/59 27.3.69 INS AS ST IN 585716N, 031934W. BR STD. H1287/75 16.10.75 NORWEGIAN TRAWLER REPD IN 585714N, 031934W. LIES ABOVE HIGH WATER MARK & THEREFORE VERY CONSPICUOUS. APPROX 500TONS GROSS. (C P O DUNFORD, RAF LINCOLN, LTR DTD 16.8.75). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 18.6.92 BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP, JUST A FEW TWISTED PLATES REMAINING. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH [PUB. 1988]. 3.4.97 AMENDED TO FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON KIRK ROCKS, BUT STORM DROVE HER ASHORE LATER.

General Comments

ONLY A FEW PLATES REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the NORHOLMEN wreck located?

The NORHOLMEN wreck is located at coordinates 58 57.208 N,3 19.66 W.

When did the NORHOLMEN sink?

The NORHOLMEN sank on Nov 23, 1966.

When was the wreck of the NORHOLMEN discovered?

The wreck of the NORHOLMEN was discovered in 1966.

What country did the NORHOLMEN belong to?

The NORHOLMEN belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORHOLMEN?

The NORHOLMEN had a tonnage of 141 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORHOLMEN?

The NORHOLMEN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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