Haukeli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Haukeli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 32.47 N,5 40.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.541167
  • Longitude: 5.681833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAUKELI
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 78.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1993
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH310/410/01 16.2.93 AGROUND ON ROCKS IN 583230N, 054100E [EUR]. UPRIGHT WITH STERN ON SAND/STONE IN DEPTH OF ONLY 0.5MTR. (LL 18, 20.1.93; 2.2.93). NCA. HH310/410/01 19.7.93 REFLOATED 1.7.93. (LL 8.7.93). NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2005

Circumstances of loss

29.1.93 SUSTAINED ENGINE DAMAGE DURING BOISTEROUS WEATHER AND RAN AGROUND. ENGINE ROOM AND HOLD FLOODED. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED. CARGO AND FUEL WAS DISCHARGED BY MEANS OF HELICOPTER SOME WEEKS AFTER GROUNDING. (LL 29.1.93 & 12.2.93).

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FAQ

Where is the HAUKELI wreck located?

The HAUKELI wreck is located at coordinates 58 32.47 N,5 40.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAUKELI?

The seabed around the HAUKELI lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HAUKELI sink?

The HAUKELI sank on Jan 16, 1993.

When was the wreck of the HAUKELI discovered?

The wreck of the HAUKELI was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HAUKELI belong to?

The HAUKELI belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HAUKELI carrying?

The HAUKELI was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HAUKELI?

The HAUKELI had a tonnage of 498 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAUKELI?

The HAUKELI is classified as a motor vessel.