Utvik-Senior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Utvik-senior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
69 25 N,16 52.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.416667
  • Longitude: 16.881667
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UTVIK-SENIOR
Type fishing vessel
Flag NO
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.2.78 DEBRIS LOCATED 5M OFF SENJA ISLAND IN 120FT. (LL, 21.2.78). NCA, POSN 692500N, 165300E FOR FILING ONLY. 20.10.78 SEARCH FOR VESSEL BEING RESUMED, USING UNDERWATER CAMERAS & MAGNETOMETERS. (LL, 10.10.78). SEARCH FAILED TO LOCATE WK. (LL, 19.10.78)
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

21.2.78 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL OFF N COAST OF NORWAY. DEBRIS LOCATED 5M OFF SENJA ISLAND IN 120FT. (LL, 21.2.78).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the UTVIK-SENIOR wreck located?

The UTVIK-SENIOR wreck is located at coordinates 69 25 N,16 52.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the UTVIK-SENIOR?

The seabed around the UTVIK-SENIOR lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the UTVIK-SENIOR sink?

The UTVIK-SENIOR sank on Feb 17, 1978.

When was the wreck of the UTVIK-SENIOR discovered?

The wreck of the UTVIK-SENIOR was discovered in 1978.

What country did the UTVIK-SENIOR belong to?

The UTVIK-SENIOR belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the UTVIK-SENIOR?

The UTVIK-SENIOR is classified as a fishing vessel.