Stokksund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Stokksund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 59.96 N,4 59.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.999333
  • Longitude: 4.998500
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name STOKKSUND
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 58.2 m
Width 10.1 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 Feb 5, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 22, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the vessel Stokksund is located at coordinates 55 59.96 N, 4 59.91 E. Last contact with the vessel was made on February 4, 1989, and it is presumed to have sunk in February 1989. An empty liferaft and emergency transmitter were recovered following the incident, and the site is officially recorded as dead on navigation charts.

Surveying Details

HH160/350/01 6.3.89 LAST CONTACT MADE 4.2.89 IN APPROX 551000N, 050600E [EUR]. EMPTY LIFERAFT FOUND 7.2.89 IN 560500N, 073200E [EUR]. FLOAT-FREE EMERGENCY TRANSMITTER FOUND NEAR VINGA LT HO OUTSIDE GOTHENBURG ON 22.2.89. VESSEL PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK BETWEEN 2200, 4TH AND 0200, 5TH FEBRUARY. (LL, 7,8 & 25.2.89). POSN 560000N, 050000E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000072600 13.4.16 NOT SHOWN ON DENMARK 93[ED 8 CORR TO 26/02/16].AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED OVERDUE WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR KRISTIANSAND S. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the STOKKSUND wreck located?

The STOKKSUND wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.96 N,4 59.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STOKKSUND?

The seabed around the STOKKSUND lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the STOKKSUND sink?

The STOKKSUND sank on Feb 5, 1989.

When was the wreck of the STOKKSUND discovered?

The wreck of the STOKKSUND was discovered in 1989.

What country did the STOKKSUND belong to?

The STOKKSUND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STOKKSUND carrying?

The STOKKSUND was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the STOKKSUND?

The STOKKSUND had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the STOKKSUND?

The STOKKSUND is classified as a motor vessel.

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