Kopanes 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
Kopanes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 50 N,22 26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.833333
  • Longitude: -22.433333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name KOPANES
Type fishing vessel
Flag IS
Length 26.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 105
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2016

Surveying Details

2.3.73 GROUNDED IN THE APPROACHES TO GRINDAVIK HARBOUR. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA, POSN 635000N, 222600W FOR FILING ONLY. 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC CHART 31 [1981 EDN]. NCA. 4.9.06 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 314 [APR '00 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM SHOWS AREA SURVEYED 1996-99. AMENDED TO DEAD. BA 2743 [APR '05 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, FOULED PROPELLER. WHILST BEING TOWED BY FV SAEUNN, WIRE PARTED AND KOPANES WENT AGROUND IN APPROACHES TO GRINDAVIK HARBOUR. SALVAGE ATTEMPTED BUT FEARED VESSEL HAS SUSTAINED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.211).

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FAQ

Where is the KOPANES wreck located?

The KOPANES wreck is located at coordinates 63 50 N,22 26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KOPANES?

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

When did the KOPANES sink?

The KOPANES sank on Mar 1, 1973.

When was the wreck of the KOPANES discovered?

The wreck of the KOPANES was discovered in 1973.

What country did the KOPANES belong to?

The KOPANES belonged to IS.

What was the tonnage of the KOPANES?

The KOPANES had a tonnage of 105 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOPANES?

The KOPANES is classified as a fishing vessel.

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