Ulsund Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ulsund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 57.76 N,6 12.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.962667
  • Longitude: 6.208500
Water Depth 320 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ULSUND
Type carrier
Flag NO
Length 76.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1572
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1997
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH331/500/02 9.3.98 SANK IN APPROX 575748N, 061236E. (LL, 28.2.98). PLOTS IN 320MTRS. NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. HH310/590/01 13.3.98 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (NORWEGIAN NM 5/240/98). NFA. 4.3.05 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 5757.760N, 0612.510E [WGD]. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NE 275. SHOWN AS NDW ON NORWEGIAN 306 [REPRINT 6/02]. AMEND TO NDW. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SENT MAYDAY STATING THAT VESSEL WAS LISTING TO PORT AND TAKING WATER IN HEAVY WEATHER. LATER SANK. OF CREW OF 7, 2 RECOVERED DEAD, 5 MISSING. (LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the ULSUND wreck located?

The ULSUND wreck is located at coordinates 57 57.76 N,6 12.51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ULSUND?

The seabed around the ULSUND lies at approximately 320 meters deep.

When did the ULSUND sink?

The ULSUND sank on Feb 27, 1997.

When was the wreck of the ULSUND discovered?

The wreck of the ULSUND was discovered in 1998.

What country did the ULSUND belong to?

The ULSUND belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ULSUND?

The ULSUND had a tonnage of 1572 tons.

What type of wreck is the ULSUND?

The ULSUND is classified as a carrier.

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