Holmur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Holmur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		66 4.5 N,18 39.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 66.075000
  • Longitude: -18.658333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HOLMUR
Type motor vessel
Length 47.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Tonnage 412
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2007

Surveying Details

30.3.78 VESSEL STRANDED ON SANDY BEACH AT HEAD OF OLAFSFJORDHUR, NORTH COAST OF ICELAND. (LL ,31.3.78) NCA, POSN 660500N, 183500W FOR FILING ONLY. 22.6.78 SEVERAL UNSUCCESSFUL SALVAGE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE. VESSEL WILL BE SOLD 'AS IS'. (LL, 23.6.78). NCA. 15.12.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 6604.5N, 1839.50W [HEAD OF OLAFSFJORDHUR]. NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 57 [INT 1110] [JUN '03 EDN, ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NC 2965.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON SANDY BEACH AT HEAD OF OLAFSFJORDHUR, NORTH COAST OF ICELAND. ON PASSAGE FAROE FOR N IRELAND. (LLOYDS VOL.232 & 233).

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FAQ

Where is the HOLMUR wreck located?

The HOLMUR wreck is located at coordinates 66 4.5 N,18 39.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLMUR?

The seabed around the HOLMUR lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HOLMUR sink?

The HOLMUR sank on Mar 29, 1978.

When was the wreck of the HOLMUR discovered?

The wreck of the HOLMUR was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the HOLMUR carrying?

The HOLMUR was carrying salt.

What was the tonnage of the HOLMUR?

The HOLMUR had a tonnage of 412 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLMUR?

The HOLMUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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