Reol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Reol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 9.96 N,5 22.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.166000
  • Longitude: 5.381833
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REOL
Type lighter
Flag NO
Tonnage 491
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1974
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.10.74 FIRMLY AGROUND NEAR KLEPP LYKT, REFLOATING ATTEMPTS FAILED. EXPECTED TO BREAK UP IN AUTUMN STORMS. (LLOYDS VOLS.217, 218) NCA, POSN 591000N, 052300E [EUR], FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000275557 23.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 16 [COR 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2015

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND NEAR KLEPP LYKT, KARMSUNDET IN BAD WEATHER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OLAV NILS FJAEREIDE. (LLOYDS VOLS.217, 218)

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FAQ

Where is the REOL wreck located?

The REOL wreck is located at coordinates 59 9.96 N,5 22.91 E.

When did the REOL sink?

The REOL sank on Sep 17, 1974.

When was the wreck of the REOL discovered?

The wreck of the REOL was discovered in 1974.

What country did the REOL belong to?

The REOL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the REOL carrying?

The REOL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the REOL?

The REOL had a tonnage of 491 tons.

What type of wreck is the REOL?

The REOL is classified as a lighter.

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