Haastein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Haastein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
71 0 N,27 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 71.000000
  • Longitude: 27.000000
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAASTEIN
Type trawler
Flag NO
Length 40.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 287
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.1.77 VESSEL SANK BETWEEN NORDKINN AND SVAERHOLTKLUBBEN. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA, POSN 705000N, 240000E FOR FILING ONLY. 28.6.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING IN ERROR. AMENDED TO 7100.00N, 2700.00E TO LIE BETWEEN NORDKINN AND SVAEHOLTKLUBBEN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK FOLLOWING TWO LARGE EXPLOSIONS, WHICH BLEW OPEN BOWS, BETWEEN NORDKINN AND SVAERHOLTKLUBBEN, OFF FINNMARK COAST. (LLOYDS VOL.224, 227).

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FAQ

Where is the HAASTEIN wreck located?

The HAASTEIN wreck is located at coordinates 71 0 N,27 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAASTEIN?

The seabed around the HAASTEIN lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the HAASTEIN sink?

The HAASTEIN sank on Mar 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the HAASTEIN discovered?

The wreck of the HAASTEIN was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HAASTEIN belong to?

The HAASTEIN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HAASTEIN carrying?

The HAASTEIN was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the HAASTEIN?

The HAASTEIN had a tonnage of 287 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAASTEIN?

The HAASTEIN is classified as a trawler.