Sundaberg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sundaberg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		70 23.1 N,31 6.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 70.385000
  • Longitude: 31.103333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SUNDABERG
Type fishing vessel
Length 60 m
Width 11 m
Tonnage 856
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo salt,fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2009

Surveying Details

H4043/80 4.3.88 TRAWLER/FACTORY V SUNDAVAER AGROUND IN 702306N, 310612E APPROX. IN DANGER OF SLIPPING OFF SHOAL AND OUT INTO THE ENTRANCE [?TO VARDO HBR]. (NORWAY NM 97(T)/88). NCA YET. H1271/88 25.3.88 IDENTIFIED AS FAEROESE M STERN TRAWLER/FISH FACTORY V SUNDABERG. STILL IN SAME POSN. NO DECISION YET ABOUT REFLOATING. (LL, 15.3.88). NCA YET. H1271/88 21.6.88 STILL IN SAME POSN WHERE GROUNDED. VARDO PORT AUTHORITIES HAVE ORDERED OWNERS TO REMOVE VESSEL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (LL, 4.5.88) NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H4043/80 5.8.88 WK REFLOATED. (NORWEGIAN NM 937/88). REFLOATED ON 4.7.88 & TOWED TO AALESUND. (LL, 19.7.88)

Circumstances of loss

15.3.88 WAS NOT AWARE OF STRONG TIDAL STREAM IN RENOYSUND, DEVIATED FROM COURSE AND GROUNDED. (LL, 15.3.88)

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FAQ

Where is the SUNDABERG wreck located?

The SUNDABERG wreck is located at coordinates 70 23.1 N,31 6.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNDABERG?

The seabed around the SUNDABERG lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SUNDABERG sink?

The SUNDABERG sank on Jan 4, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SUNDABERG discovered?

The wreck of the SUNDABERG was discovered in 1988.

What cargo was the SUNDABERG carrying?

The SUNDABERG was carrying salt,fish.

What was the tonnage of the SUNDABERG?

The SUNDABERG had a tonnage of 856 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNDABERG?

The SUNDABERG is classified as a fishing vessel.

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