Nordfrakt Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Nordfrakt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 38.917 N,3 49.278 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.648617
- Longitude: 3.821300
|
| Wreck Depth |
16 m
|
| Water Depth |
24 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
NORDFRAKT |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
76.2 m |
| Width |
11.9 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Tonnage |
1599 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Oct 25, 1992
|
| Original Detection Year |
1992 |
| Last Detection Year |
1994 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 22, 1994 |
Surveying Details
HH340/590/01 4.11.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 523900N, 034915E. MARKED BY W CARDINAL LT BUOY, VQ(9) 10S, LAID 500MTRS W OF WK AND W CARD, VQ(9) 10S, RACON 'D', LAID 200MTRS W OF WK. (NETH CG, TLX DTD 30.1092). NAV ONE 428 ISSUED. LOCATED IN 523858N, 034921.5E. MARKED BY W CARD, Q(9) 15S, RACON 'D'. (NETH NM 601T/92). NCA YET. HH340/590/01 6.11.92 CONFIRMED IN 523858N, 034921.5E. BUOYS AS IN NETH CG NAV. WARNING. (NETH HYD, FAX 5.11.92). NCA. HH340/590/01 23.11.92 LEAST DEPTH NOW 16MTRS. STILL BUOYED. (NETH NM 631/92). [NETH WK NO P9-3215]. NCA. HH340/590/01 24.12.92 CARGO POSES A THREAT TO ENVIRONMENT AND MUST BE SALVAGED. VESSEL ITSELF WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL, 10.12.92). NCA. HH340/590/01 3.2.93 CARGO SALVAGE COMMENCED. (LL, 9.1.93). NCA. HH340/590/01 3.3.93 CARGO SALVAGE ATTEMPT FAILED. FURTHER ATTEMPT TO BE MADE TO REMOVE LEAD CONCENTRATE POWDER USING SUCTION PUMP. WK WILL THEN BE CUT INTO PIECES FOR COMPLETE REMOVAL. (LL, 12 & 19.2.93). NCA. HH340/590/01 14.4.93 CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED, THOUGH A LARGE PERCENTAGE ESTIMATED TO HAVE ESCAPED INTO THE SEA. CUTTING OPERATIONS COMMENCED. (LL, 26.3.93). NCA. HH340/590/01 4.5.93 WK AND BUOYS REMOVED. (NETH NM 278/93).- NM 1772/93. HH340/590/01 22.6.93 ONLY ABOUT 1400 TONS OF CARGO WAS RECOVERED WHEN WK WAS RAISED. SEABED IN VICINITY OF WK POSN WAS DREDGED AND A FURTHER 300 TONS OF LEAD CONCENTRATE RECOVERED. ABOUT 600 TONS ESCAPED INTO NORTH SEA. (LL 15.6.93). NCA. HH340/590/01 22.9.94 WK 16MTRS IN 523858N, 034921.5E. (NETHERLANDS HO, FAX DTD 22.9.94). - NM 3416/94. HH340/590/01 20.12.94 DELETE. (NETH NM 640/94). - NM 180/95.
Circumstances of loss
27.10.92 PASSAGE SZCZECIN FOR ANTWERP. TOOK ON LIST. ABANDONED BY CREW AND SANK. (LL 26, 27.10.92 & MTL OCT 1992).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 38.917 N,3 49.278 E
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FAQ
Where is the NORDFRAKT wreck located?
The NORDFRAKT wreck is located at coordinates 52 38.917 N,3 49.278 E.
How deep is the NORDFRAKT and where exactly is it located?
The NORDFRAKT lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 52 38.917 N,3 49.278 E.
How deep is the seabed around the NORDFRAKT?
The seabed around the NORDFRAKT lies at approximately 24 meters deep.
When did the NORDFRAKT sink?
The NORDFRAKT sank on Oct 25, 1992.
When was the wreck of the NORDFRAKT discovered?
The wreck of the NORDFRAKT was discovered in 1992.
What country did the NORDFRAKT belong to?
The NORDFRAKT belonged to NO.
What cargo was the NORDFRAKT carrying?
The NORDFRAKT was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What was the tonnage of the NORDFRAKT?
The NORDFRAKT had a tonnage of 1599 tons.
What type of wreck is the NORDFRAKT?
The NORDFRAKT is classified as a motor vessel.