Reko Tor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Reko tor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58.97 N,5 27.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.982833
  • Longitude: 5.465167
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REKO TOR
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.7.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3M W OF VISTNESTANGEN. (LL, 26.6.76) GIVES POSN APPROX 585900N, 052800E IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NCA, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 26.7.99 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 475 [REPRINT 3/97, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NC 3001. SEP 2015/000275557 23.12.15 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 16 [COR 15.11.15]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 2015

Circumstances of loss

26.6.76 VESSEL, BUILT 1899, CAPSIZED & SANK 3M W OF VISTNESTANGEN IN FAIR WEATHER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K/S A/S REKO SHIPPING, WHILST ON PASSAGE GRIMSTAD FOR BERGEN. (LL, 26.6.76)

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FAQ

Where is the REKO TOR wreck located?

The REKO TOR wreck is located at coordinates 58 58.97 N,5 27.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REKO TOR?

The seabed around the REKO TOR lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the REKO TOR sink?

The REKO TOR sank on Jun 23, 1976.

When was the wreck of the REKO TOR discovered?

The wreck of the REKO TOR was discovered in 1976.

What country did the REKO TOR belong to?

The REKO TOR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the REKO TOR carrying?

The REKO TOR was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the REKO TOR?

The REKO TOR had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the REKO TOR?

The REKO TOR is classified as a motor vessel.

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