Sleipner Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status lifted
Sleipner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 32.74 N,5 13.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.545667
  • Longitude: 5.226000
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SLEIPNER
Type ferry
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2016

Surveying Details

14.3.00 PART OF VESSEL LIFTED CLOSE TO SURFACE. REPLACED ON THE SEABED AS THE PART WAS HEAVY AND UNSTABLE. (LL 10.3.00). HH310/430/03 14.3.00 POSN OF WK 5932.77N, 0513.65E [EUR]. (P G MACAUALY, MSV REGALIA, E-MAIL DTD 9.3.00). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH310/430/03 21.3.00 LIES IN 5932.77N, 0513.65E APPROX. (NORWEGIAN NM 5/213(T)/00). NCA. 24.8.00 REMAINDER OF VESSEL LIFTED. (LL, 22.8.00). NCA. NEVER CHARTED. HH310/430/03 23.1.01 WK LIFTED FROM 5932.77N, 0513.65W [EUR]. THERE MAY STILL BE SOME WRECKAGE IN THE AREA. (NORWEGIAN NM 01/34/01). AMENDED LIVE. INS AS FOUL PA. BR STD. 20.10.07 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 19 [MAR '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. NE 3547

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED IN POOR WEATHER WHEN OFF COURSE. LATER SLIPPED OFF THE ROCKS AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 32.74 N,5 13.56 E
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FAQ

Where is the SLEIPNER wreck located?

The SLEIPNER wreck is located at coordinates 59 32.74 N,5 13.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SLEIPNER?

The seabed around the SLEIPNER lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SLEIPNER discovered?

The wreck of the SLEIPNER was discovered in 1999.

What country did the SLEIPNER belong to?

The SLEIPNER belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the SLEIPNER?

The SLEIPNER is classified as a ferry.

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