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
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.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1994

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.

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