Stora-Korsnas-Link I Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Stora-korsnas-link i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.626533
- Longitude: -0.888733
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| Wreck Depth |
23.76 m
|
| Water Depth |
36 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I |
|
Type
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roll on-roll off
|
| Flag |
SE |
| Length |
163.1 m |
| Width |
21 m |
| Draught |
7 |
| Sonar Length |
157 |
| Sonar Width |
28 |
| Shadow Height |
12.6 |
| Orientation |
179 |
| Tonnage |
5018 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 10, 1991
|
| Original Detection Year |
1991 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
May 3, 2017 |
Surveying Details
HH242/351/01 11.11.91 SANK IN 543718N, 005339W. N CARD BUOY, VQ, RACON 'D', LAID 030 DEG (T), 600MTRS FROM WK. (OCC TH, HARWICH, 10.11.91). HH242/351/01 12.11.91 S CARD BUOY, VQ(6)+LFL 10S, LAID 210 DEG (T), 400MTRS FROM WK WHICH IS CONFIRMED IN 543730N, 005321W. (OCC, TH HARWICH & TYNE-TEES MRSC, 11.11.91). INS AS DW WITH N & S CARD BUOYS. - NM 3305/91. 12.11.91 LIES UPSIDE DOWN WITH BOW POINTING TOWARDS THE BEACH. (LL 11.11.91). TH NM 67/91 REFERS. HH242/351/01 2.3.92 EXAM'D 7.2.92 IN 543735.5N, 005315.5W [OGB] USING COMBINATION OF CORR'D DECCA, HSA AND RADAR. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.4, FOUL AT 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.3 IN GEN DEPTH 37.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. (TH PATRICIA, WK REPORT 7.2.92). AMEND TO SW 18.4MTRS IN 543735.5N, 005315.5W. RETAIN BUOYS. - NM 780/92. HH242/610/04 15.5.92 WK CONTINUES TO BE MARKED BY 2 BUOYS. RACON TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM N BUOY ON 1.6.92. (TH NM 10/92). SMIT TAK SALVAGE CO CARRYING OUT DIVING SURVEY OF WK. (TH, FAX 6.5.92). DELETE RACON. - NM 1628/92. 20.5.92 WK LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH TURN OF THE BILGE KEEL THE HIGHEST POINT. TH REQUIRE OWNERS TO ACHIEVE A CLEARANCE OF 20MTRS [LAT]. (MR NOBLE, MURRAY FENTON MARINE SURVEYORS, TELECON). HH242/610/04 19.6.92 EXAM'D 7.6.92 IN CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SEA STATE MODERATE WITH RISE AND FALL OF ABOUT 1MTR. S CARD. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (THV MERMAID, 8.6.92). AMEND TO WK 17.4MTRS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1961/92. HH242/610/05 16.4.93 INITIAL DIVING WORK TO COMMENCE BEFORE DISPERSAL OF WRECK. (TH, FAX 8.4.93). HH242/610/05 11.6.93 LEAST DEPTH NOW 20MTRS. N CARD BUOY TO BE WITHDRAWN BETWEEN 14 & 18.6.93. (TH, TELEX 9.6.93). - NM 2210/93. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5437.592N, 0053.324W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 157MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HEIGHT 12.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 179/359 DEGS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
5.11.91 EX-NERLANDIA-87, EX-JOLLY ORO-86, EX-NERLANDIA-80, EX-TOR NORLANDIA-80. BUILT IN 1962 BY LEURSSEN WERFT, BREMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PALLESKIP, HAUGESUND, NORWAY. 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BUCKAU-WOLF, KEIL. PASSAGE AALESUND FOR GRIMSBY. CARGO TEXTILES, CABLES, WIRE. HAD FIRE IN ENGINE ROOM. LOST POWER, WAS TAKEN IN TOW AND ANCHORED E OF REDCAR 5.11.91. FIRE CONTINUED FOR NEXT 5 DAYS AND SHE FINALLY SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W
Stora-Korsnas-Link I on Wreck Map
Stora-Korsnas-Link I Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I wreck located?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W.
How deep is the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I and where exactly is it located?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I lies at a depth of about 23.76 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.592 N,0 53.324 W.
How deep is the seabed around the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I?
The seabed around the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I lies at approximately 36 meters deep.
When did the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I sink?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I sank on Nov 10, 1991.
When was the wreck of the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I discovered?
The wreck of the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I was discovered in 1991.
What country did the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I belong to?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I belonged to SE.
What cargo was the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I carrying?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I had a tonnage of 5018 tons.
What type of wreck is the STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I?
The STORA-KORSNAS-LINK I is classified as a roll on-roll off.