Takstaas (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Takstaas (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 38.738 N,4 44.779 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.645633
  • Longitude: 4.746317
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 1830
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2021

Surveying Details

H1819/40 11.6.40 SANK APPROX 16M OFF BERGEN. H3649/81 15.8.86 WK LIES 242DEG, 2340MTRS FROM SVELLING LIGHT [603918N, 044718E APPROX]. (NORWEGIAN NM 931/86) INS AS NDW. BR STD. 12.4.05 SHOWN IN 6038.720N, 0444.850E [WGD]. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NE 288. 25.11.06 NDW SHOWN IN 6038.738N, 0444.779E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 23 [MAY '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3555.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN 2 AFTER BEING TORPEDOED BY A U-BOAT. STERN PART TOWED TO KALVENES FOR SCRAP. ALL CREW SAVED.

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FAQ

Where is the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 38.738 N,4 44.779 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 28, 1939.

When was the wreck of the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1830 tons.

What type of wreck is the TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The TAKSTAAS (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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