Oddstein Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Oddstein Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 20 N,3 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.333333
  • Longitude: 3.750000
Water Depth 265 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ODDSTEIN
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Length 29.4 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 30.7.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 35M W OF UTSIRA (LL, 25.7.72). POSN 592000N, 034500E FOR FILING ONLY & TOO DEEP TO CHART. 19.1.05 SHOWN AS NDW. NC 286. DATA RE-ASSESSED. SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECORDED AS TOO DEEP AND POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2011/000212896 29.11.11 NOT SHOWN ON NO3B0804 [EDN 1.0].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

25.7.72 SANK ABOUT 35 MILES W OF UTSIRA, AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. CREW OF 5 RESCUED. (LL, 25.7.72).

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FAQ

Where is the ODDSTEIN wreck located?

The ODDSTEIN wreck is located at coordinates 59 20 N,3 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ODDSTEIN?

The seabed around the ODDSTEIN lies at approximately 265 meters deep.

When did the ODDSTEIN sink?

The ODDSTEIN sank on Jul 14, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ODDSTEIN discovered?

The wreck of the ODDSTEIN was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ODDSTEIN belong to?

The ODDSTEIN belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the ODDSTEIN?

The ODDSTEIN is classified as a fishing vessel.