Kirvik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kirvik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 3 N,5 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.050000
  • Longitude: 5.333333
Water Depth 305 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KIRVIK
Type trawler
Flag DK
Length 30.8 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 138
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1978
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4491/70 6.12.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 590300N, 052000E APPROX. (LL, 28.11.79) PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 305MTRS, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. SEP 2015/000275557 23.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 16 [COR 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2015

Circumstances of loss

28.11.79 SANK IN N SEA AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL, 28.11.79)

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FAQ

Where is the KIRVIK wreck located?

The KIRVIK wreck is located at coordinates 59 3 N,5 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KIRVIK?

The seabed around the KIRVIK lies at approximately 305 meters deep.

When did the KIRVIK sink?

The KIRVIK sank on Sep 16, 1978.

When was the wreck of the KIRVIK discovered?

The wreck of the KIRVIK was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KIRVIK belong to?

The KIRVIK belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the KIRVIK?

The KIRVIK had a tonnage of 138 tons.

What type of wreck is the KIRVIK?

The KIRVIK is classified as a trawler.

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