Olavur Gregersen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Olavur gregersen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 4 N,6 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.066667
  • Longitude: -6.750000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLAVUR GREGERSEN
Type bulk carrier
Length 67.3 m
Width 112 m
Draught 4.4
Tonnage 1072
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3705/71 24.1.84 CAPSIZED ON STBD SIDE. FOR'D PART STILL AGROUND AND SHOWING ABOVE WATER. TOTAL LOSS. (LL 14 & 21.1.84). POSN 620400N, 064500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982 BY SKIPAFELDAGID FOROYAR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTAFEDAGID SKIPAFELAGID FOROYAR. PASSAGE RODDERDAM FOR THE FAEROES. RAN AGROUND ON THE SKERRIES BETWEEN STREYMOY AND EYSTUROY ISLANDS. ABANDONED WITH ENGINE ROOM AND HOLDS FLOODED. LATER CAPSIZED AND BECAME A CTL. CREW OF 9 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the OLAVUR GREGERSEN wreck located?

The OLAVUR GREGERSEN wreck is located at coordinates 62 4 N,6 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OLAVUR GREGERSEN?

The seabed around the OLAVUR GREGERSEN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the OLAVUR GREGERSEN sink?

The OLAVUR GREGERSEN sank on Jan 10, 1984.

When was the wreck of the OLAVUR GREGERSEN discovered?

The wreck of the OLAVUR GREGERSEN was discovered in 1984.

What cargo was the OLAVUR GREGERSEN carrying?

The OLAVUR GREGERSEN was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the OLAVUR GREGERSEN?

The OLAVUR GREGERSEN had a tonnage of 1072 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLAVUR GREGERSEN?

The OLAVUR GREGERSEN is classified as a bulk carrier.

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