Berina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Berina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 40.5 N,9 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.675000
  • Longitude: 9.233333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BERINA
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 273
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.8.79 22.8.79 SINKING POSN 2M SW OF STANGHOLMEN LT. (LLOYDS VOL.237). NCA, GIVES POSN 583630N, 090645E FOR FILING ONLY. 28.7.01 28.7.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN OF STANGHOLMEN LT IS 5842.5N, 0914.6E APPROX. POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 5840.500N, 0914.000E.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2008

Circumstances of loss

EX- WIK, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROLF KNUDSEN, BERGEN. SANK 2M SW OF STANGHOLMEN LT. WHILST UNDER TOW OF RESCUE VESSEL AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.237).

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FAQ

Where is the BERINA wreck located?

The BERINA wreck is located at coordinates 58 40.5 N,9 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BERINA?

The seabed around the BERINA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the BERINA sink?

The BERINA sank on Aug 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the BERINA discovered?

The wreck of the BERINA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the BERINA belong to?

The BERINA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the BERINA carrying?

The BERINA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the BERINA?

The BERINA had a tonnage of 273 tons.

What type of wreck is the BERINA?

The BERINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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