Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson Iii 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
Hrafn sveinbjarnarson iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 49.5 N,22 27 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.825000
  • Longitude: -22.450000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III
Type fishing vessel
Flag IS
Length 34.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 175
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1988
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2017

Surveying Details

H4640/74 27.4.88 AGROUND OFF GRINDAVIK, REYKJANES PENINSULAR, SW ICELAND. (LLOYDS VOL.272). NCA, POSN 634930N, 222700W FOR FILING ONLY. 15.4.88 TOTAL WRECK AND WILL NOT BE REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.272). NCA YET. 26.6.97 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 36 [1997 EDN, 2ND SCALE, 1:100,000]. NC 2734. 4.9.06 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 314 [APR '00 EDN, LARGEST SCALE 1:10,000]. AMENDED TO NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1963, RAN AGROUND OFF GRINDAVIK, WHEN WATCHKEEPING OFFICER IS ALLEGED TO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. TOTAL WRECK AND WILL NOT BE REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.272).

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FAQ

Where is the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III wreck located?

The HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III wreck is located at coordinates 63 49.5 N,22 27 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III?

The seabed around the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III sink?

The HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III sank on Feb 12, 1988.

When was the wreck of the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III discovered?

The wreck of the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III was discovered in 1988.

What country did the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III belong to?

The HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III belonged to IS.

What was the tonnage of the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III?

The HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III had a tonnage of 175 tons.

What type of wreck is the HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III?

The HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON III is classified as a fishing vessel.

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