Snekkar Arctic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Snekkar arctic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 19 N,18 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.316667
  • Longitude: -18.466667
Water Depth 736 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNEKKAR ARCTIC
Type stern trawler
Flag FR
Length 50 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Shadow Height 12
Tonnage 641
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1279/86 12.3.86 H1279/86 12.3.86 SANK IN 581930N, 183300W IN 736MTRS. (MRCC CLYDE, TLX DTD 23.2.86). NCA. H1279/86 2.4.87 H1279/86 2.4.87 SANK IN 581900N, 182800W B DECCA. HEIGHT OF WRECK 12MTRS. (SNEKKAR ARCTIC, 13.2.87, VIA EPSHOM). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN ROUGH WEATHER FOLLOWING AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH STOPPED THE PUMPS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SNEKKAR ARCTIC wreck located?

The SNEKKAR ARCTIC wreck is located at coordinates 58 19 N,18 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNEKKAR ARCTIC?

The seabed around the SNEKKAR ARCTIC lies at approximately 736 meters deep.

When did the SNEKKAR ARCTIC sink?

The SNEKKAR ARCTIC sank on Feb 21, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SNEKKAR ARCTIC discovered?

The wreck of the SNEKKAR ARCTIC was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SNEKKAR ARCTIC belong to?

The SNEKKAR ARCTIC belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SNEKKAR ARCTIC?

The SNEKKAR ARCTIC had a tonnage of 641 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNEKKAR ARCTIC?

The SNEKKAR ARCTIC is classified as a stern trawler.

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