Rolf (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Rolf (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		70 36.195 N,30 54.397 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 70.603250
  • Longitude: 30.906617
Water Depth 175 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROLF (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 21
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2021

Surveying Details

2.2.73 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 8.5M FROM HARBAKEN. (LL 211). POSN 703600N, 310000E FOR FILING ONLY. 26.4.77 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 165MTRS. 2.3.78 F SHOWN IN 703612N, 305430E ON NORWEGIAN 325/D [1978 EDN]. BR STD. 19.4.93 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 2317. 24.5.04 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN [REPRINT 01/04]. AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2011/000132734 13.9.11 OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) SHOWN IN 7036.194N, 3054.397E [WGD] ON NO2A2852 [EDN 3.0]. FOUL SHOWN AT THIS POSN ON NOR 325 [EDN DTD 5.04, 1:200,000], BUT NOT ON OTHER CHARTS. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KJELL PAULSEN OF SORREISA. CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK 8.5M FROM HARBAKEN, N OF VARDO. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 70 36.195 N,30 54.397 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROLF (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ROLF (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 70 36.195 N,30 54.397 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROLF (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ROLF (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 175 meters deep.

When did the ROLF (PROBABLY) sink?

The ROLF (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ROLF (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROLF (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What was the tonnage of the ROLF (PROBABLY)?

The ROLF (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 21 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROLF (PROBABLY)?

The ROLF (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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