Raunefjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Raunefjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 9.97 N,5 4.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.166167
  • Longitude: 5.073333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAUNEFJORD
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 38.1 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN 40MTRS CLOSE TO ROCKS OFF STADT. LOCATED BY SONAR AND U/W CAMERA. (LLOYDS VOL.253, P.228). H3692/88 7.9.88 THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY LARGE WAVES. (NORWEGIAN NM 1127/88). APPROX POSN 621000N, 050430E [FROM REDUCTION OF NORWEGIAN 29 WHICH ACCOMPANIED NORWEGIAN NM]. NCA YET NOT A CHART CORRECTING NM, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

REPD MISSING. LATER FOUND BY SONAR. CAUSE OF SINKING WAS DAMAGE TO BOW AND TWO BROKEN HATCHES. (LLOYDS VOL.253, P 228).

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FAQ

Where is the RAUNEFJORD wreck located?

The RAUNEFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 62 9.97 N,5 4.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RAUNEFJORD?

The seabed around the RAUNEFJORD lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the RAUNEFJORD sink?

The RAUNEFJORD sank on Aug 30, 1983.

When was the wreck of the RAUNEFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the RAUNEFJORD was discovered in 1983.

What country did the RAUNEFJORD belong to?

The RAUNEFJORD belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the RAUNEFJORD?

The RAUNEFJORD had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAUNEFJORD?

The RAUNEFJORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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