Kvernaas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kvernaas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.75 N,3 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.845833
  • Longitude: 3.366667
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KVERNAAS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1819
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0307/40 26.7.40 DW PA IN 5150.45N, 032200E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1851/40. H6314/50 2.2.51 DELETED. (DUTCH NM 208/2952/50). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 153/51.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1899 BY FREDRIKSTAD MEK. VERKSTED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MORLANDS REDERI A/S. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 150HP. SANK 4 MILES NW OF SCHOUWEN BANK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the KVERNAAS wreck located?

The KVERNAAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.75 N,3 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KVERNAAS?

The seabed around the KVERNAAS lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the KVERNAAS sink?

The KVERNAAS sank on Feb 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KVERNAAS discovered?

The wreck of the KVERNAAS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KVERNAAS belong to?

The KVERNAAS belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the KVERNAAS?

The KVERNAAS had a tonnage of 1819 tons.

What type of wreck is the KVERNAAS?

The KVERNAAS is classified as a steam ship.

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