Ofotfjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ofotfjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 55 N,7 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.916667
  • Longitude: 7.500000
Water Depth 350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OFOTFJORD
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 50.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.5.77 GROUNDED NEAR TORUNGEN SANK LATER IN DEEPER WATER. (LL, 23.5.77) IN 350MTRS. NCA, POSN 575500N, 073000E. 3.11.77 DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS WILL NOT BE RAISED. (LL, 3.11.77)
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED NEAR TORUNGEN WHILE ON PASSAGE FREDRIKSTAD FOR BERGEN. CARGO DISCHARGED INTO BARGES. LATER SANK IN DEEP WATER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENRY KORSNES. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OFOTFJORD wreck located?

The OFOTFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 57 55 N,7 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OFOTFJORD?

The seabed around the OFOTFJORD lies at approximately 350 meters deep.

When did the OFOTFJORD sink?

The OFOTFJORD sank on Mar 5, 1977.

When was the wreck of the OFOTFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the OFOTFJORD was discovered in 1977.

What country did the OFOTFJORD belong to?

The OFOTFJORD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the OFOTFJORD carrying?

The OFOTFJORD was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the OFOTFJORD?

The OFOTFJORD had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the OFOTFJORD?

The OFOTFJORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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