Oygar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Oygar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58.97 N,5 42.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.982833
  • Longitude: 5.715167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OYGAR
Type ferry
Flag NO
Length 30.5 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 178
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2005

Surveying Details

3.6.76 WRECK ABANDONED AND SOLD TO M.J. ODEGAARD OF ALESUND. (LL, 31.5.76). POSN 585900N, 054300E FOR FILING ONLY. 16.6.76 VESSEL REPAIRED AND UP FOR SALE, PRESENTLY LYING AT ALESUND. (LLOYDS VOL.224). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WHILE WORKING WITH CONDEEP PLATFORMS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT STAVANGER, SPRANG LEAK AND WAS BEACHED BY LOCAL TUGS. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 58.97 N,5 42.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the OYGAR wreck located?

The OYGAR wreck is located at coordinates 58 58.97 N,5 42.91 E.

When did the OYGAR sink?

The OYGAR sank on Mar 21, 1976.

When was the wreck of the OYGAR discovered?

The wreck of the OYGAR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the OYGAR belong to?

The OYGAR belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the OYGAR?

The OYGAR had a tonnage of 178 tons.

What type of wreck is the OYGAR?

The OYGAR is classified as a ferry.

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