Kronan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Kronan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 26.583 N,16 41.963 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.443050
  • Longitude: 16.699383
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KRONAN
Type military vessel
Flag SE
Length 60 m
Width 13.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1676
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2025

Surveying Details

30.3.89 WK LOCATED IN 1980, IN 26MTRS, ABOUT 3.2M OFF HULTERSTAD ON E COAST OF OLAND. (SEASCAPE, NO.24, APRIL 1989, P.13). HH318/425/01 21.11.90 TO PROTECT WK AREA OF ROYAL SHIP KRONAN, ANCHORING, FISHING, AND DIVING PROHIBITED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING POSNS: (A) 562700N, 164230E; (B) 562700N, 164130E; (C) 562600N, 164130E (D) 562600N, 164230E. (SWEDISH NM 608(T)/90). CENTRAL POSN FOR FILING: 2626.506N, 1641.772E. - NM 3426/90. 3.6.90 WGD POSN: 5626.500N, 1642.000E. NE2251. SEP 2015/000273613 25.1.16 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 71 [ED3, COR 18.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE MANOEUVRING PRIOR TO BATTLE BETWEEN SWEDISH AND COMBINED DANISH/DUTCH FLEET.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 26.583 N,16 41.963 E
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FAQ

Where is the KRONAN wreck located?

The KRONAN wreck is located at coordinates 56 26.583 N,16 41.963 E.

How deep is the KRONAN and where exactly is it located?

The KRONAN lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 26.583 N,16 41.963 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KRONAN?

The seabed around the KRONAN lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the KRONAN sink?

The KRONAN sank on Jun 1, 1676.

When was the wreck of the KRONAN discovered?

The wreck of the KRONAN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KRONAN belong to?

The KRONAN belonged to SE.

What type of wreck is the KRONAN?

The KRONAN is classified as a military vessel.

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