H Nor Ms Oslo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
H nor ms oslo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 6.37 N,5 6.19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.106167
  • Longitude: 5.103167
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name H NOR MS OSLO
Type frigate
Flag NO
Length 96.6 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1745
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH310/445/03 3.2.94 HH310/445/03 3.2.94 SANK E OF STEINESET, ISLAND OF STORE KALSOY, IN 30MTRS OF WATER. NORWEGIAN NAVY INTEND TO REFLOAT HER. (LL, 28.1.94). NCA. 20.4.94 LIFTING OPERATION BY ODEGAARD BERGING AS, ALESUND. STARTING MAR '94 TO BE COMPLETED 20.4.94. (LLOYDS VOL.295) 11.12.04 11.12.04 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 21 [2004 EDN], ADOPTION]. ASSUMED RAISED, AMENDED TO LIFT. NC 3553.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

26.1.94 HAD MAIN ENGINE FAILURE, DUE FAULTY BOILER FUEL PUMPS, AND WENT AGROUND NEAR MARSTEIN LT. WAS TOWED OFF BUT THEN SANK. 1 OF 114 LOST OVERBOARD.(LL, 26.1.94).

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FAQ

Where is the H NOR MS OSLO wreck located?

The H NOR MS OSLO wreck is located at coordinates 60 6.37 N,5 6.19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the H NOR MS OSLO?

The seabed around the H NOR MS OSLO lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the H NOR MS OSLO sink?

The H NOR MS OSLO sank on Jan 25, 1994.

When was the wreck of the H NOR MS OSLO discovered?

The wreck of the H NOR MS OSLO was discovered in 1994.

What country did the H NOR MS OSLO belong to?

The H NOR MS OSLO belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the H NOR MS OSLO?

The H NOR MS OSLO had a tonnage of 1745 tons.

What type of wreck is the H NOR MS OSLO?

The H NOR MS OSLO is classified as a frigate.

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