Nordvaer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nordvaer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 14 S,53 2.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.233333
  • Longitude: 53.048617
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NORDVAER
Type carrier
Flag SC
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 505
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2920/71 17.8.84 BEACHED ON ILE DESNOEUFS. (LL, 11.8.84). POSN 061400S, 530200E FOR FILING ONLY. HH120/350/01 30.10.89 WK, WHICH NEVER COVERS, REPORTED IN 061400S, 530255E APPROX, BY FRENCH NAVAL VESSEL. (EPSHOM, BREST, TELEX 2.10.89). INS AS STPA. - NM 3405/89.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY D W KREMER SOHN GMBH & CO, ELMSHORN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES (MINISTRY OF PORT AND MARINE SERVICES). BEACHED AND ABANDONED ON DESNOEUFS ISLAND, AFTER BEING PREVIOUSLY SERIOUSLY DAMAGED WHEN SHE GROUNDED AT DAR-ES-SALAAM. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NORDVAER wreck located?

The NORDVAER wreck is located at coordinates 6 14 S,53 2.917 E.

When was the wreck of the NORDVAER discovered?

The wreck of the NORDVAER was discovered in 1984.

What country did the NORDVAER belong to?

The NORDVAER belonged to SC.

What was the tonnage of the NORDVAER?

The NORDVAER had a tonnage of 505 tons.

What type of wreck is the NORDVAER?

The NORDVAER is classified as a carrier.

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