Fjellsto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Fjellsto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.764 N,4 7.399 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.062733
  • Longitude: 4.123317
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FJELLSTO
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 298
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2022

Surveying Details

H608/60 18.1.60 REPD AS DANGEROUS IN 520400N, 040718E APPROX. (LL, 18.1.60) NAVEAM 6654 ISSUED. H608/60 24.2.60 POSN 351DEG, 5.8M FROM HOOK OF HOLLAND LT. MARKED BY G LT BUOY CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 267/60) H608/60 10.3.60 POSN AMENDED SLIGHTLY. (HAGUE NM 648/60). BR STD. H608/60 4.4.60 INS AS DW IN 520352N, 040656E, WITH G LT BUOY CLOSE W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 535/60. H5477/57 4.8.60 NOW WK SW 4FMS [7.3MTRS], WITH BUOY. (HAGUE NM 1877/60) - NM 1870/60. 17.9.68 EUR POSN: 520352N, 040722E. NC 1406. H3199/74 12.4.76 SHOWN IN 520350N, 040718E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 1449. 12.1.77 NOW MARKED BY 'FJELLSTO' W CARD LT BUOY, VQ(9)10S. (IALA) NE 122. H3450/80 13.7.82 NOW NON-DANGEROUS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETHERLANDS NM 2237/82) - NM 1823/82. H3450/80 5.10.82 CONFIRMS NDW, SOME EDITIONS OF CHART WITHOUT IT. (HAGUE NM 2754/82) 13.5.85 SHOWN AS F ON NETHERLANDS 1450. NCA. H1271/85 28.4.87 SHOWN AS F ON NETHERLANDS 1350 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 14.10.04 F SHOWN IN 5203.750N, 0407.400E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 122 [2ND EDN 2004, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 122.

Circumstances of loss

17.1.60 DEVELOPED HEAVY LIST,WHILE ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR OSLO, AND LATER SANK. (LL, 17.1.60).

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FAQ

Where is the FJELLSTO wreck located?

The FJELLSTO wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.764 N,4 7.399 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FJELLSTO?

The seabed around the FJELLSTO lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the FJELLSTO sink?

The FJELLSTO sank on Jan 16, 1960.

When was the wreck of the FJELLSTO discovered?

The wreck of the FJELLSTO was discovered in 1960.

What country did the FJELLSTO belong to?

The FJELLSTO belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the FJELLSTO?

The FJELLSTO had a tonnage of 298 tons.

What type of wreck is the FJELLSTO?

The FJELLSTO is classified as a motor vessel.

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