Harengus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Harengus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		77 20 N,22 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 77.333333
  • Longitude: 22.033333
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARENGUS
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Length 52.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 539
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2015

Surveying Details

30.8.72 REPORTED AGROUND 20M SW OF KVALPYNTEN IN 772000N, 200800E APPROX. (LL 209). NCA YET. 9.9.72 REPORTED ABANDONED IN 771500N, 195000E APPROX. (LL 209). NCA. H5112/76 2.3.77 WRECK REPORTED IN 772000N, 220200E, BUT NOT SURVEYED. (NORSK-CAMBRIDGE-SVALBARD EXPLORATION SURVEY ROS [K7663/4]). NCA. 9.2.02 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 505 [1983 EDN]. NOT SHOWN ON NC 3137. SEP 2015/000244106 20.11.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEIGN 505 [COR 31.8.15] OR ON NO2A4436 [ED1.10, DTD 15.10.2014]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1950. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DEN NORSKE STAT (FISKERIDIREKTORATET). RAN AGROUND 20M SW OF KVALPYNTEN, EDGEOYA WHILST ENGAGED IN GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS. BECAME HALF-SUBMERGED. CREW AND SURVEYORS RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the HARENGUS wreck located?

The HARENGUS wreck is located at coordinates 77 20 N,22 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARENGUS?

The seabed around the HARENGUS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HARENGUS sink?

The HARENGUS sank on Aug 24, 1972.

When was the wreck of the HARENGUS discovered?

The wreck of the HARENGUS was discovered in 1972.

What country did the HARENGUS belong to?

The HARENGUS belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the HARENGUS?

The HARENGUS had a tonnage of 539 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARENGUS?

The HARENGUS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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