Opus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Opus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 47.881 N,18 17.392 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.798017
  • Longitude: 18.289867
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name OPUS
Type trawler
Flag SE
Tonnage 252
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 24, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH318/685/01 27.11.95 DW IN 564754.5N, 181745E. (STOCKHOLM RADIO NAV WARNING 345). COVERED BY NAV1 596/95. AWAIT SWEDISH NM. NCA YET. HH318/685/01 30.11.95 DW IN 564750.83N, 181726.72E. DEPTH ABOVE THE WK IS UNKNOWN. EAST CARDINAL BUOYS IN 564752.21N, 181731.52E AND 564749.25N, 181731.63E. (STOCKHOLM RADIO NAV WARNING 349/95). HH318/685/01 4.12.95 DEPTH OVER WK IS 14MTRS. BUOYS ARE BOTH E CARDINAL LT BUOYS, Q(3)10S. POSITIONS ARE: 564752.7N, 181731.5E & 564749.3N, 181731.6E. (SWEDISH HYDRO DEPT FAX DTD 1.12.95). - NM 171/96. HH318/685/01 2.1.96 ABOVE INFORMATION REPEATED. (SWEDEN NM 1714(T)/95). NFA. HH318/685/02 20.3.97 ABOVE INFORMATION REPEATED. (SWEDEN NM 11/451/97). NFA. HH318/685/02 16.4.98 NOW ONLY MARKED BY ONE E CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, Q(3)10S IN 564750.5N, 181719E. (SWEDISH NM 15/493/98). DELETE NORTHERN E CARD BUOY. - NM 1704/98. HH318/685/02 14.6.99 MAST NOW CUT AWAY. NOW WK 16MTRS IN 5647.84N, 1817.32E [STO]. E CARDINAL LT BUOY REMOVED. (SWEDISH NM 22/665/99). - NM 2656/99. 20.6.05 [WGD] POSN: 5647.834N, 1817.043E.
Last Amended Date Sep 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER SUDDEN HEAVY INRUSH OF WATER. CREW ENDED UP IN WATER BEFORE LIFERAFT COULD BE FREED. CREW OF 4 RESCUED BY SISTER SHIP 'THEMIS' WHICH WAS WORKING NEARBY.

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FAQ

Where is the OPUS wreck located?

The OPUS wreck is located at coordinates 56 47.881 N,18 17.392 E.

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

The OPUS lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 56 47.881 N,18 17.392 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OPUS?

The seabed around the OPUS lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the OPUS sink?

The OPUS sank on Nov 24, 1995.

When was the wreck of the OPUS discovered?

The wreck of the OPUS was discovered in 1995.

What country did the OPUS belong to?

The OPUS belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the OPUS?

The OPUS had a tonnage of 252 tons.

What type of wreck is the OPUS?

The OPUS is classified as a trawler.

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