Orkla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Orkla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 24.1 N,10 26.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.401667
  • Longitude: 10.437500
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ORKLA
Type coaster
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2004

Surveying Details

H4392/58 11.9.58 H4392/58 11.9.58 COASTER STRANDED ON KJERRINGSTAVN IN 642400N, 102700E. POSN DOUBTFUL. (APOLLO HN 1/58) NCA, AWAIT OSLO NM. H4392/58 1.11.61 H4392/58 1.11.61 WK CAN BE DANGER IN DARKNESS DURING HAZY WEATHER. WELL VISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT 154DEGS, 450MTRS FROM SAKSA LT. (OSLO NM 812/61) NCA, BA 2308 STS. H4392/58 9.7.64 H4392/58 9.7.64 ONLY TOPS OF MAST ARE NOW VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (OSLO NM 416/64) NCA. H4392/58 22.1.65 H4392/58 22.1.65 WK HAS SLID OFF & IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (OSLO TNM 1024/64) NCA. H4392/58 27.5.65 H4392/58 27.5.65 ONE FRAME OF WK IS VISIBLE AT LW. (OSLO TNM 346/65) NCA. H4392/58 15.7.65 H4392/58 15.7.65 KJERRINGSTAVEN B SPAR BUOY RE-LAID W OF WK. (OSLO NM 454/65) NCA. 13.5.71 13.5.71 DW SHOWN IN 642406N, 102615E ON NORWEGIAN 46 [1971 EDN]. NCA, BA 2307 & 2308 STS. 30.12.97 30.12.97 NO LONGER SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 46. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 3503.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL STRANDED ON KJERRINGSTAVN. (APOLLO HN 1/58)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 64 24.1 N,10 26.25 E
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FAQ

Where is the ORKLA wreck located?

The ORKLA wreck is located at coordinates 64 24.1 N,10 26.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ORKLA?

The seabed around the ORKLA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ORKLA discovered?

The wreck of the ORKLA was discovered in 1958.

What type of wreck is the ORKLA?

The ORKLA is classified as a coaster.

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