Solvang Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Solvang iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 7.988 N,5 1.23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.133133
  • Longitude: 5.020500
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLVANG III
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 32 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1991
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2004

Surveying Details

HH308/350/02 30.3.92 SOUGHT REFUGE FROM BAD WEATHER AT KRAKELLA, NEAR THE INLET TO SOGNEFJORD. SANK IN DEPTH30-40MTRS WHILE SHIFTING BERTH TO ALLOW PASSENGER SHIP TO USE QUAY. (LL, 16.3.92). POSN 610300N, 045200E FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/21 29.6.04 DIVED IN 6107.988N, 0501.230E [WGD]. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. NO DEBRIS. NO SCOUR. SEABED ROCK & SAND. (D ANGUS, EMAIL DTD 22.6.04). STS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

16.3.92 WAS CAUGHT BY GUST OF WIND WHEN SHIFTING BERTH. HEELED OVER AND FOUNDERED. WAS ON PASSAGE MALOY TO BERGEN.(LL, 16.3.92)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the SOLVANG III wreck located?

The SOLVANG III wreck is located at coordinates 61 7.988 N,5 1.23 E.

How deep is the SOLVANG III and where exactly is it located?

The SOLVANG III lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 61 7.988 N,5 1.23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLVANG III?

The seabed around the SOLVANG III lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SOLVANG III sink?

The SOLVANG III sank on Mar 12, 1991.

When was the wreck of the SOLVANG III discovered?

The wreck of the SOLVANG III was discovered in 1992.

What country did the SOLVANG III belong to?

The SOLVANG III belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SOLVANG III carrying?

The SOLVANG III was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SOLVANG III?

The SOLVANG III had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLVANG III?

The SOLVANG III is classified as a motor vessel.

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