Olaf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Olaf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.05 N,3 35.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.900833
  • Longitude: 3.588667
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLAF
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 101.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1584
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo refuse and waste,metal: concentrate and products,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3069/86 6.8.86 SANK IN 525406N, 033524E [EUR]. (HCC-DGSM RIJNMOND, TLX 7.7.86). MARKED BY W CARD, Q(9)15S, RACON (D), 150MTRS W. (NAV I 219/86). CARGO DANGEROUS MIXTURE OF ARSENIC, LEAD AND OTHER HEAVY METALS AND EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO MARINE LIFE. VESSEL TO BE SALVAGED BY SMIT TAK INTERNATIONAL. (LL 22.7.86). SALVAGE OPS DELAYED BY BAD WEATHER. (LL, 31.7.86). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H3069/86 20.8.86 WK RAISED AND TAKEN TO EUROPORT. (LL, 14 & 19.8.86). AMEND LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 2006

Circumstances of loss

12.8.86 EX-STRATUS '85, EX-CASTOR '82. BUILT IN 1962 BY WARTSILA KON, CRICHTON-VULCAN, TURKU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANJE J MARITIME LTD. PASSAGE NORRESUNDBY (DENMARK) FOR LONDON. SANK 15 MILES OFF DEN HELDER AFTER LOOSE CARGO SHIFTED IN HIGH WINDS. CREW OF 17 AND MASTER RECOVERED BY ROYAL NETH NAVY FRIGATE 'PIETER FLORISZ'. LIFTED 12.8.86 AND TOWED TO ROTTERDAM AND CARGO REMOVED. DEMOLISHED IN 1986. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the OLAF wreck located?

The OLAF wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.05 N,3 35.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLAF?

The seabed around the OLAF lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the OLAF sink?

The OLAF sank on Jul 7, 1986.

When was the wreck of the OLAF discovered?

The wreck of the OLAF was discovered in 1986.

What country did the OLAF belong to?

The OLAF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OLAF carrying?

The OLAF was carrying refuse and waste,metal: concentrate and products,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the OLAF?

The OLAF had a tonnage of 1584 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLAF?

The OLAF is classified as a carrier.

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