Lofteverket Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lofteverket Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 16.227 N,6 57.278 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.270450
  • Longitude: 6.954633
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name LOFTEVERKET
Type barge
Flag DK
Length 85 m
Width 20 m
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2021

Surveying Details

H2867/85 15.4.87 BARGE, DIMENSIONS 85 X 20 X 10 MTRS, REPORTED SUNK IN POSN 562515N, 065728E [EUR]. WK IS UNMARKED AND LEAST DEPTH OVER IT IS NOT KNOWN. (BLAAVAND RADIO NAV WARN 009/87). NCA YET. NAV ONE ISSUED. H2867/85 30.6.87 POSN NOW GIVEN AS 561616N, 065721.5E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK IS ABOUT 25MTRS. (DANISH NM 648(P)/87). INS AS WK 13FMS. - NM 2094/87. H2867/85 9.9.87 NOW REPORTED WITH LEAST DEPTH 25.8MTRS IN 561612N, 065728E [EUR]. (DANISH NM 1087/87). NCA. 10.1.90 AMEND TO WK 25.5 MTRS. NC 1404.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF TUG FRED FLINTSTONE. PASSAGE SANDEFJORD FOR ROTTERDAM.

General Comments

ORIGINAL MOULDED HT 10MTRS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 16.227 N,6 57.278 E
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FAQ

Where is the LOFTEVERKET wreck located?

The LOFTEVERKET wreck is located at coordinates 56 16.227 N,6 57.278 E.

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

The LOFTEVERKET lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 56 16.227 N,6 57.278 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LOFTEVERKET?

The seabed around the LOFTEVERKET lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the LOFTEVERKET sink?

The LOFTEVERKET sank on Apr 12, 1987.

When was the wreck of the LOFTEVERKET discovered?

The wreck of the LOFTEVERKET was discovered in 1987.

What country did the LOFTEVERKET belong to?

The LOFTEVERKET belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the LOFTEVERKET?

The LOFTEVERKET had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the LOFTEVERKET?

The LOFTEVERKET is classified as a barge.

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