Steinbjorn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Steinbjorn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 51 N,4 51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.850000
  • Longitude: 4.850000
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEINBJORN
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.3.80 SANK SW OF EGERSUND. (UID JAN 1980) NCA, POSN 582700N, 060100E FOR FILING. 21.2.05 DATA RE-ASSESSED PREVIOUS POSN FOR FILING IS THAT OF EGERSUND. VESSEL DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST 60M SW OF EGERSUND AND SANK UNDER TOW. (LLOYDS VOL.239) POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 5751.000N, 0451.000E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

ON PASSAGE NARVIK FOR GUNNESS. SANK SW OF EGERSUND AFTER DEVELOPING HEAVY LIST. (UID JAN 1980).

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FAQ

Where is the STEINBJORN wreck located?

The STEINBJORN wreck is located at coordinates 57 51 N,4 51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STEINBJORN?

The seabed around the STEINBJORN lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the STEINBJORN sink?

The STEINBJORN sank on Jan 11, 1980.

When was the wreck of the STEINBJORN discovered?

The wreck of the STEINBJORN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the STEINBJORN belong to?

The STEINBJORN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STEINBJORN carrying?

The STEINBJORN was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the STEINBJORN?

The STEINBJORN had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEINBJORN?

The STEINBJORN is classified as a motor vessel.