Naparutaq Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Naparutaq Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 28.8 N,52 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.480000
  • Longitude: -52.283333
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAPARUTAQ
Type stern trawler
Length 30.2 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Mar 17, 1992

Surveying Details

HH111/350/02 17.3.92 HH111/350/02 17.3.92 SUNK IN PA 642848N, 521700W. PART OF WK SHOWS ABOVE THE SURFACE. (DANISH NM 465/92). INS AS ST. - NM 1012/92. HH111/350/02 21.4.92 HH111/350/02 21.4.92 CONFIRMED AS WK OF M STERN TRAWLER NAPARUTAQ. APPARENTLY ABANDONED 'AS LIES'. (LL 25.3.92). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND ON REEF IN POOR VISIBILITY, APPARENTLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE GYRO COMPASS AND SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND WAS ABANDONED BY CREW.

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FAQ

Where is the NAPARUTAQ wreck located?

The NAPARUTAQ wreck is located at coordinates 64 28.8 N,52 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NAPARUTAQ?

The seabed around the NAPARUTAQ lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the NAPARUTAQ discovered?

The wreck of the NAPARUTAQ was discovered in 1992.

What was the tonnage of the NAPARUTAQ?

The NAPARUTAQ had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAPARUTAQ?

The NAPARUTAQ is classified as a stern trawler.

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