Where is the ASTREA wreck located?

The ASTREA wreck is located at coordinates 59 28.912 N,6 14.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASTREA?

The seabed around the ASTREA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

The ASTREA sank on Sep 20, 1991.

The wreck of the ASTREA was discovered in 1991.

The ASTREA was carrying ballast.

The ASTREA had a tonnage of 1599 tons.

The ASTREA is classified as a roll on-roll off.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status	lifted
Astrea Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	59 28.912 N,6 14.91 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 59.481867 Longitude: 6.248500
Water Depth	5 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	ASTREA
Type	roll on-roll off
Flag	NO
Length	109.1 m
Width	16.5 m
Draught	4.9
Tonnage	1599
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Sep 20, 1991
Original Detection Year	1991
Last Detection Year	1992
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	HH308/350/01 24.9.91 SUNK, WITH ONLY BOW SHOWING, IN SANDSFJORD NEAR SAND. (LL, 21.9.91). HH308/350/01 2.10.91 TENDERS TO SALVE EXPECTED SOON. (LL, 26.9.91). HH308/350/02 9.10.91 DECLARED TOTAL LOSS; OWNERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WK. (LL, 5.10.91). HH308/350/02 24.10.91 STRANDED 50MTRS FROM SHORE, IN THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER, IN 592856.5N, 0061500E APPROX. (NORWEGIAN TNM 1320/91). NCA YET. HH308/350/02 3.2.92 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. (LL, 16.1.92). HH308/350/02 3.3.92 REFLOATED 22.2.92. (LL, 25.2.91). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date	Feb 1, 2005

21.9.91 TOUCHED BOTTOM, WHILE ON PASSAGE BERGEN TO SAUDA, AND SPRANG A LEAK. SANK WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO BEACH HER. (LL, 21.9.91)

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