Vaagen 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
Vaagen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 56.7 N,20 13.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.945000
  • Longitude: 20.225000
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAAGEN
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 31.10.78 WRECKED AT RUSSEELVA, NORDLENANGEN. (LLOYDS VOL.234) NCA, POSN 695642N, 201330E FOR FILING ONLY. 5.5.07 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 91 [REPRINT OCT '02]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2367 [AREA BLUED OUT].
Last Amended Date May 5, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL RAN AGROUND AND WAS WRECKED AT RUSSEELVA, NORDLENANGEN. (LLOYDS VOL.234)

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FAQ

Where is the VAAGEN wreck located?

The VAAGEN wreck is located at coordinates 69 56.7 N,20 13.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAAGEN?

The seabed around the VAAGEN lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the VAAGEN sink?

The VAAGEN sank on Sep 29, 1978.

When was the wreck of the VAAGEN discovered?

The wreck of the VAAGEN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the VAAGEN belong to?

The VAAGEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VAAGEN carrying?

The VAAGEN was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the VAAGEN?

The VAAGEN had a tonnage of 135 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAAGEN?

The VAAGEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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