Lilleheden (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Lilleheden (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 39.21 N,4 30.177 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.653500
  • Longitude: 4.502950
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Sonar Length 10
Shadow Height 6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN 574000N, 043000E APPROX. (LL) H4043/80 13.10.87 WK LOCATED IN 573915N, 043016E. LENGTH 10MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS. (NORWEGIAN NM 1211/87). INS AS WK USC 70MTRS. BR STD. 7.9.88 FOUL SHOWN IN 573900N, 043018E ON NORWEGIAN FISHERY CHART 5702-1 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 11.3.05 WGD POSN: 5739.210N, 0430.177E. NE 275.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED MAKING WATER. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BY MFV HORSNES BUT LINE WAS EVENTUALLY CUT AND SHE SANK. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 39.21 N,4 30.177 E
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FAQ

Where is the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 39.21 N,4 30.177 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) sank on May 29, 1977.

When was the wreck of the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY)?

The LILLEHEDEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.