Nordland Saga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nordland saga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 11 N,8 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.183333
  • Longitude: -8.166667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDLAND SAGA
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H2909/85 5.3.87 H2909/85 5.3.87 SANK IN POSN 451100N, 081000W. (NAVAREA II 022/87). NCA. 5.4.90 5.4.90 NDWPA SHOWN IN 451100N, 081000W ON SPANISH 4A [1989 EDN, CORR TO 77(2)/90]. NCA, PLOTS IN APPROX 4700MTRS OF WATER.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE TEIGNMOUTH TO GHAZAOUET, WITH HALF CARGO CHINA CLAY.

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FAQ

Where is the NORDLAND SAGA wreck located?

The NORDLAND SAGA wreck is located at coordinates 45 11 N,8 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDLAND SAGA?

The seabed around the NORDLAND SAGA lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the NORDLAND SAGA sink?

The NORDLAND SAGA sank on Jan 24, 1987.

When was the wreck of the NORDLAND SAGA discovered?

The wreck of the NORDLAND SAGA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the NORDLAND SAGA belong to?

The NORDLAND SAGA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the NORDLAND SAGA carrying?

The NORDLAND SAGA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the NORDLAND SAGA?

The NORDLAND SAGA had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDLAND SAGA?

The NORDLAND SAGA is classified as a motor vessel.

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