Nordlys Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nordlys Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.851 N,5 0.14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.247517
  • Longitude: 5.002333
Wreck Depth 36.1 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDLYS
Type ferry
Flag NO
Length 80.2 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 2162
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H3069/86 2.6.88 DANGEROUS WK OF NORWEGIAN FERRY NORD LYS LOCATED IN 541446N, 050128E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 29MTRS. (HYDRNLNAVY, TLX DTD 1.6.88). NCA YET - NAV I 189/88 ISSUED. WAS BEING USED AS AN ACCOMMODATION VESSEL. (N HOOK, LLOYDS LIST, TELECON). H1956/88 22.6.88 POSN GIVEN AS 541448N, 050130E. (HAMBURG NM T(21)50/23/88). NCA YET. H3498/88 8.7.88 SANK IN 541445N, 050120E. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. WILL NOT BE SALVAGED. (LL 6.7.88). LOCATED IN 541446N, 050128E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 27MTRS. (NETH NM 333/88). INS WK 27MTRS. - NM 2347/88. H3498/88 29.11.88 WK 30MTRS IN 541454N, 050011E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 559/88). - NM 3798/88. 1.5.90 NETH WK NO 2556. (NETH HYDRO ANNUAL REPORT - 1988).

Circumstances of loss

13.8.88 BUILT IN 1951 BY AALBORG VAERFT A/S, AALBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S PRECO. WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE DURING RECONSTRUCTION AT SARPSBORG ON 13.8.88. ON PASSAGE FARSUND FOR BILBAO UNDER TOW OF M TUG TELCO COMMANDER TO BE SCRAPPED WHEN SHE SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDLYS wreck located?

The NORDLYS wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.851 N,5 0.14 E.

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

The NORDLYS lies at a depth of about 36.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 14.851 N,5 0.14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NORDLYS?

The seabed around the NORDLYS lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the NORDLYS sink?

The NORDLYS sank on May 31, 1988.

When was the wreck of the NORDLYS discovered?

The wreck of the NORDLYS was discovered in 1988.

What country did the NORDLYS belong to?

The NORDLYS belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the NORDLYS?

The NORDLYS had a tonnage of 2162 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDLYS?

The NORDLYS is classified as a ferry.

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