Thorsteinn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Thorsteinn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 49.8 N,22 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.830000
  • Longitude: -22.200000
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name THORSTEINN
Type trawler
Flag IS
Tonnage 179
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1997
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH336/420/01 19.3.97 DRIFTED TOWARDS CLIFF IN 634900N, 221200W, CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.307). NCA, POSN 634948N, 221200W [ON COAST] FOR FILING ONLY. 4.9.06 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 [INT 1112] [JUN '03 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BA 2743 [APR '05 EDN]. AMENDED TO NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1963, GOT NETS CAUGHT IN PROPELLER. DRIFTED TOWARDS CLIFF AT KRISUVIKURBJORG AND GROUNDED. CREW OF 10 RESCUED BY COASTGUARD HELICOPTER. (LLOYDS VOL.307).

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FAQ

Where is the THORSTEINN wreck located?

The THORSTEINN wreck is located at coordinates 63 49.8 N,22 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the THORSTEINN?

The seabed around the THORSTEINN lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the THORSTEINN sink?

The THORSTEINN sank on Mar 10, 1997.

When was the wreck of the THORSTEINN discovered?

The wreck of the THORSTEINN was discovered in 1997.

What country did the THORSTEINN belong to?

The THORSTEINN belonged to IS.

What was the tonnage of the THORSTEINN?

The THORSTEINN had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the THORSTEINN?

The THORSTEINN is classified as a trawler.

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