Sandbjartur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sandbjartur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 11.938 N,6 13.999 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.198967
  • Longitude: -6.233317
Wreck Depth 79 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANDBJARTUR
Type dredger
Length 29.9 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 134
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1995
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2025

Surveying Details

HH335/420/02 5.6.96 SANK IN 620000N, 061318W. (LL 29.5.96). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH335/420/02 20.6.96 REPORTED SUNK IN PA 621154N, 061312W. LEAST DEPTH OVER IT IS REPORTED TO BE 80MTRS. (DANISH NM 23/868/96). BR STD. SEP 2010/000013140 18.2.10 SHOWN IN 6210.90N, 0613.90W [WGD] ON DANISH 82 & DK3FO82B [DEC 2009 EDNS]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000012900 25.2.11 SHOWN AS WK PA 79MTRS IN 6211.938N, 0613.900W [WGD] ON DK3FO82B [EDN 3.0]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STARTED TO LEAK WHILST UNDER TOW OF MV SANDFRACT. PASSAGE FROM NORWAY. SANK AFTER TOW RELEASED.

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FAQ

Where is the SANDBJARTUR wreck located?

The SANDBJARTUR wreck is located at coordinates 62 11.938 N,6 13.999 W.

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

The SANDBJARTUR lies at a depth of about 79 meters and is located at coordinates 62 11.938 N,6 13.999 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANDBJARTUR?

The seabed around the SANDBJARTUR lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the SANDBJARTUR sink?

The SANDBJARTUR sank on May 26, 1995.

When was the wreck of the SANDBJARTUR discovered?

The wreck of the SANDBJARTUR was discovered in 1995.

What was the tonnage of the SANDBJARTUR?

The SANDBJARTUR had a tonnage of 134 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANDBJARTUR?

The SANDBJARTUR is classified as a dredger.

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