Soknatind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Soknatind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 34.1 N,4 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.568333
  • Longitude: 4.666667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOKNATIND
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 84.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1592
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.1.75 VESSEL AGROUND IN 613406N, 044000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.219). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1972. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O H MELING. PASSAGE GLOMFJORD, NW NORWAY FOR OSLO. RAN AGROUND DURING HEAVY WEATHER WHEN 12M SW OF FLORO, N OF BERGEN. ABANDONED AS CTL.

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FAQ

Where is the SOKNATIND wreck located?

The SOKNATIND wreck is located at coordinates 61 34.1 N,4 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOKNATIND?

The seabed around the SOKNATIND lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SOKNATIND sink?

The SOKNATIND sank on Jan 15, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SOKNATIND discovered?

The wreck of the SOKNATIND was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SOKNATIND belong to?

The SOKNATIND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SOKNATIND carrying?

The SOKNATIND was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the SOKNATIND?

The SOKNATIND had a tonnage of 1592 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOKNATIND?

The SOKNATIND is classified as a motor vessel.

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