Oyfinn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oyfinn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 53.98 N,6 44.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.899667
  • Longitude: 6.748333
Wreck Depth 201 m
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OYFINN
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 285
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1974
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.11.74 LOST NEAR BJORNSUND LT. (LLOYDS VOL.218 & 219) POSN 625400N, 064500E PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX-WHALER BUILT 1923 BY HOLENS VERKSTED, BELIEVED SUNK NEAR BJORNSUND LT, ROMSDAL IN DEEP WATER, WRECKAGE FOUND BUT VESSEL NOT LOCATED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KNUT KROGSAETER, OF FINNE, ROMSDAL, VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE RAUDSAND TO STEINSHAMN, HAROY. CREW OF 4 MISSING. (LLOYDS VOLS.218 & 219)

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FAQ

Where is the OYFINN wreck located?

The OYFINN wreck is located at coordinates 62 53.98 N,6 44.9 E.

How deep is the OYFINN and where exactly is it located?

The OYFINN lies at a depth of about 201 meters and is located at coordinates 62 53.98 N,6 44.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OYFINN?

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

When did the OYFINN sink?

The OYFINN sank on Oct 29, 1974.

When was the wreck of the OYFINN discovered?

The wreck of the OYFINN was discovered in 1974.

What country did the OYFINN belong to?

The OYFINN belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the OYFINN?

The OYFINN had a tonnage of 285 tons.

What type of wreck is the OYFINN?

The OYFINN is classified as a motor vessel.

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