Stora-Korsnas-Link I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stora-korsnas-link i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.626533
  • Longitude: -0.888733
Wreck Depth 23.76 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I
Type roll on-roll off
Flag SE
Length 163.1 m
Width 21 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 157
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 12.6
Orientation 179
Tonnage 5018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH242/351/01 11.11.91 SANK IN 543718N, 005339W. N CARD BUOY, VQ, RACON 'D', LAID 030 DEG (T), 600MTRS FROM WK. (OCC TH, HARWICH, 10.11.91). HH242/351/01 12.11.91 S CARD BUOY, VQ(6)+LFL 10S, LAID 210 DEG (T), 400MTRS FROM WK WHICH IS CONFIRMED IN 543730N, 005321W. (OCC, TH HARWICH & TYNE-TEES MRSC, 11.11.91). INS AS DW WITH N & S CARD BUOYS. - NM 3305/91. 12.11.91 LIES UPSIDE DOWN WITH BOW POINTING TOWARDS THE BEACH. (LL 11.11.91). TH NM 67/91 REFERS. HH242/351/01 2.3.92 EXAM'D 7.2.92 IN 543735.5N, 005315.5W [OGB] USING COMBINATION OF CORR'D DECCA, HSA AND RADAR. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.4, FOUL AT 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. (TH PATRICIA, WK REPORT 7.2.92). AMEND TO SW 18.4MTRS IN 543735.5N, 005315.5W. RETAIN BUOYS. - NM 780/92. HH242/610/04 15.5.92 WK CONTINUES TO BE MARKED BY 2 BUOYS. RACON TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM N BUOY ON 1.6.92. (TH NM 10/92). SMIT TAK SALVAGE CO CARRYING OUT DIVING SURVEY OF WK. (TH, FAX 6.5.92). DELETE RACON. - NM 1628/92. 20.5.92 WK LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH TURN OF THE BILGE KEEL THE HIGHEST POINT. TH REQUIRE OWNERS TO ACHIEVE A CLEARANCE OF 20MTRS [LAT]. (MR NOBLE, MURRAY FENTON MARINE SURVEYORS, TELECON). HH242/610/04 19.6.92 EXAM'D 7.6.92 IN CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SEA STATE MODERATE WITH RISE AND FALL OF ABOUT 1MTR. S CARD. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (THV MERMAID, 8.6.92). AMEND TO WK 17.4MTRS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1961/92. HH242/610/05 16.4.93 INITIAL DIVING WORK TO COMMENCE BEFORE DISPERSAL OF WRECK. (TH, FAX 8.4.93). HH242/610/05 11.6.93 LEAST DEPTH NOW 20MTRS. N CARD BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN BETWEEN 14 & 18.6.93. (TH, TELEX 9.6.93). - NM 2210/93. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5437.592N, 0053.324W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 157MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HEIGHT 12.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 179/359 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

5.11.91 EX-NERLANDIA-87, EX-JOLLY ORO-86, EX-NERLANDIA-80, EX-TOR NORLANDIA-80. BUILT IN 1962 BY LEURSSEN WERFT, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PALLESKIP, HAUGESUND, NORWAY. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BUCKAU-WOLF, KEIL. PASSAGE AALESUND FOR GRIMSBY. CARGO TEXTILES, CABLES, WIRE. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. LOST POWER, WAS TAKEN IN TOW AND ANCHORED E OF REDCAR 5.11.91. FIRE CONTINUED FOR NEXT 5 DAYS AND SHE FINALLY SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W
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FAQ

Where is the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I wreck located?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W.

How deep is the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I and where exactly is it located?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I lies at a depth of about 23.76 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I?

The seabed around the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I sink?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I sank on Nov 10, 1991.

When was the wreck of the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I discovered?

The wreck of the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I was discovered in 1991.

What country did the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I belong to?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I belonged to SE.

What cargo was the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I carrying?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I had a tonnage of 5018 tons.

What type of wreck is the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I?

The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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