Seattle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Seattle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 16.75 N,11 25.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.279167
  • Longitude: 11.425000
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SEATTLE
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 42.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2007

Surveying Details

15.11.77 SANK NEAR LYSEKIL. (LL, 15.11.77) NCA YET, POSN 581645N, 112530E APPROX FOR FILING. 7.12.77 POSN OF WK IS SUCH THAT IT WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED. (LL, 7.12.77) NCA YET. 6.11.79 SEATTLE HAS BEEN SALVED AND UNDERGOING REPAIRS. (LL, 12.11.79) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

15.11.77 CARGO SHIFTED DURING A GALE WHILE ON PASSAGE HOGANES TO SANDNES. TOWED TO SHELTER NEAR LYSEKIL BUT SANK IN SHALLOW WATER. (LL, 15.11.77)

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FAQ

Where is the SEATTLE wreck located?

The SEATTLE wreck is located at coordinates 58 16.75 N,11 25.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEATTLE?

The seabed around the SEATTLE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the SEATTLE sink?

The SEATTLE sank on Nov 12, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SEATTLE discovered?

The wreck of the SEATTLE was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SEATTLE belong to?

The SEATTLE belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SEATTLE carrying?

The SEATTLE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SEATTLE?

The SEATTLE had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEATTLE?

The SEATTLE is classified as a motor vessel.

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