Nynes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Nynes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 17 N,5 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.283333
  • Longitude: 5.333333
Water Depth 145 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NYNES
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 34.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 119
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.12.78 SANK S OF KOPERVIK, KARMSUNDET. (LLOYDS VOL.234 & LL ID OCT '78) POSN 591700N, 052000E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000278428 6.1.16 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 17 [NOV 2015, COR TO 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2016

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED IN KARMSUNDET, S OF KOPERVIK, WHILST ON PASSAGE AARDAL FOR HAUGESUND. 2 CREW MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.234 & LL ID OCT '78)

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FAQ

Where is the NYNES wreck located?

The NYNES wreck is located at coordinates 59 17 N,5 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NYNES?

The seabed around the NYNES lies at approximately 145 meters deep.

When did the NYNES sink?

The NYNES sank on Oct 2, 1978.

When was the wreck of the NYNES discovered?

The wreck of the NYNES was discovered in 1978.

What country did the NYNES belong to?

The NYNES belonged to NO.

What cargo was the NYNES carrying?

The NYNES was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the NYNES?

The NYNES had a tonnage of 119 tons.

What type of wreck is the NYNES?

The NYNES is classified as a motor vessel.

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