Kvernsund 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
Kvernsund Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 15.5 N,5 9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.258333
  • Longitude: 5.150000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KVERNSUND
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4043/80 15.9.80 REPORTED AGROUND AT SVORTINGEN LT, KORMOY. (LL, 5.9.80 & WICK RADIO TELEX DTD 3.9.80) NCA, POSN 591530N, 050900E FOR FILING ONLY. 10.12.80 REPORTED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS, BROKEN UP AGAINST ROCKS IN BAD WEATHER. (LL, 10.12.80) SEP 2015/000278428 31.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 17 [NOV 2015, COR TO 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2015

Circumstances of loss

5.9.80 AGROUND & ABANDONED AT SVORTINGEN LT, KORMOY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KARSTEN BRUN. (LL, 5.9.80 & 10.12.80)

General Comments

BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 15.5 N,5 9 E
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FAQ

Where is the KVERNSUND wreck located?

The KVERNSUND wreck is located at coordinates 59 15.5 N,5 9 E.

When did the KVERNSUND sink?

The KVERNSUND sank on Sep 3, 1980.

When was the wreck of the KVERNSUND discovered?

The wreck of the KVERNSUND was discovered in 1980.

What country did the KVERNSUND belong to?

The KVERNSUND belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the KVERNSUND?

The KVERNSUND is classified as a fishing vessel.