Trollskjell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Trollskjell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 0 N,7 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.000000
  • Longitude: 7.833333
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TROLLSKJELL
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 67.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 836
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.6.69 25.6.69 SANK NEAR SONGVAR LT. (LLOYDS VOL.196). POSN 580000N, 075000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1964 BY DRAMMEN SLIP & WERK, DRAMMEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S NORSKE SHELL. PASSAGE LARVIK FOR TROMSO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN MV 'AMETA' IN DENSE FOG NEAR SONGVAR LTHO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TROLLSKJELL wreck located?

The TROLLSKJELL wreck is located at coordinates 58 0 N,7 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TROLLSKJELL?

The seabed around the TROLLSKJELL lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the TROLLSKJELL sink?

The TROLLSKJELL sank on May 8, 1969.

When was the wreck of the TROLLSKJELL discovered?

The wreck of the TROLLSKJELL was discovered in 1969.

What country did the TROLLSKJELL belong to?

The TROLLSKJELL belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the TROLLSKJELL?

The TROLLSKJELL had a tonnage of 836 tons.

What type of wreck is the TROLLSKJELL?

The TROLLSKJELL is classified as a tanker.

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