Rjukan Wreck

Field Value
Rjukan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 12.667 N,74 0.000 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.211110
  • Longitude: -74.000000
Reported Year 1876
Name RJUKAN
Type sailing vessel
Flag Norway
Length 56.3 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 960
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo none
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1876

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED IN FOG

General Comments

Owner: T Offenberg & Co, Year Built: 1856, Where Built: Boston, MA, Construction: Wood, Home Port: Skien, Norway, Departure Port: London, England, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Theodore Hanson, Crew: 20, Passengers: 0, Lives Lost: 0, Ship Value: $25,000, Cargo Value: $0, USLSS Station: Shark River #7, Misc Information: Total Loss

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FAQ

Where is the RJUKAN wreck located?

The RJUKAN wreck is located at coordinates 40 12.667 N,74 0.000 W.

When did the RJUKAN sink?

The RJUKAN sank on Dec 25, 1876.

What country did the RJUKAN belong to?

The RJUKAN belonged to Norway.

What cargo was the RJUKAN carrying?

The RJUKAN was carrying none.

What was the tonnage of the RJUKAN?

The RJUKAN had a tonnage of 960 tons.

What type of wreck is the RJUKAN?

The RJUKAN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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