Scan Lifter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Scan lifter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 52 N,4 47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.866667
  • Longitude: 4.783333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCAN LIFTER
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 493
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2016

Surveying Details

HH310/455/01 3.2.93 AGROUND IN 605200N, 044700E APPROX. (LL, 7.1.93) HAS BEEN LIFTED HIGH AGROUND BETWEEN THE SHOALS SW OF ROYTINGA, FENSFJORDEN. CONSIDERED BY OWNERS AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 8 & 11.1.93) NCA YET, POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 29.2.93 BROKEN IN TWO, ONE PART SUNK, OTHER ON SHORE. CONTAINERS FLOATING AROUND WK. SALVAGE ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.291) 7.4.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 6051.970N, 0446.900E [WGD] IN ERROR. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NE 288. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2015/000014988 25.2.16 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 483. [ED DEC 2015, CORR TO 10.12.15]. AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

7.1.93 GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE BREMEN FOR BERGEN & AALESUND. (LL, 7.1.93) OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K/V LOFJORD. CONSIDERED TO BE A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.291)

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FAQ

Where is the SCAN LIFTER wreck located?

The SCAN LIFTER wreck is located at coordinates 60 52 N,4 47 E.

When did the SCAN LIFTER sink?

The SCAN LIFTER sank on Jan 6, 1993.

When was the wreck of the SCAN LIFTER discovered?

The wreck of the SCAN LIFTER was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SCAN LIFTER belong to?

The SCAN LIFTER belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SCAN LIFTER carrying?

The SCAN LIFTER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SCAN LIFTER?

The SCAN LIFTER had a tonnage of 493 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCAN LIFTER?

The SCAN LIFTER is classified as a motor vessel.

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