Ustetind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ustetind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 9.968 N,1 29.114 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.166133
  • Longitude: -1.485233
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USTETIND
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 49 m
Width 9 m
Tonnage 547
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1929
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.3.31 WK BREAKING UP IN 601000N, 012900W. (BOT NM 38/681). NCA. 16.1.04 VESSEL HAS BROKEN UP AND LIES NEAR THE SHORE AT SILWICK. (DIVE SCOTLAND, PUBLISHED 1992). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1922 IN DRAMMEN WITH TWIN SCREW, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND 1 BOILER. ON PASSAGE FROM PORSGRUND FOR THE RIVER TYNE. DRAGGED ANCHORS & WENT TO PIECES AT SILWICK, HAVING LOST A PROPELLOR & BEEN PARTIALLY DISABLED IN A STORM EARLIER. CREW OF 11 RESCUED. PHOTO OF STRANDING. (SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY, SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the USTETIND wreck located?

The USTETIND wreck is located at coordinates 60 9.968 N,1 29.114 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USTETIND?

The seabed around the USTETIND lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the USTETIND sink?

The USTETIND sank on Dec 25, 1929.

When was the wreck of the USTETIND discovered?

The wreck of the USTETIND was discovered in 1931.

What country did the USTETIND belong to?

The USTETIND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the USTETIND carrying?

The USTETIND was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the USTETIND?

The USTETIND had a tonnage of 547 tons.

What type of wreck is the USTETIND?

The USTETIND is classified as a motor vessel.

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