Vegar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vegar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 44.2 N,5 42.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.736667
  • Longitude: 5.708333
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VEGAR
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 330
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2016

Surveying Details

28.2.78 SANK IN 25MTRS OFF FJELBERG. (LL, 23.2.78) POSN 594500N, 054300E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 9.5.79 VESSEL HAS NOT BEEN RAISED, NO DECISION REACHED ON SALVAGE PROSPECTS. (LL, 10.5.79) 2.2.08 POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 594412N, 054230E AS PREVIOUS POSN PLOTTED ON LAND. SEP 2015/000016043 26.2.16 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 20 [ED DEC 2015, COR TO 18.12.15]. AMEND TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE STAVANGER FOR BERGEN. GROUNDED AND SANK OFF FJELBERG. (LLOYDS VOL.231).

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FAQ

Where is the VEGAR wreck located?

The VEGAR wreck is located at coordinates 59 44.2 N,5 42.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VEGAR?

The seabed around the VEGAR lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the VEGAR sink?

The VEGAR sank on Jul 7, 1977.

When was the wreck of the VEGAR discovered?

The wreck of the VEGAR was discovered in 1977.

What country did the VEGAR belong to?

The VEGAR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VEGAR carrying?

The VEGAR was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the VEGAR?

The VEGAR had a tonnage of 330 tons.

What type of wreck is the VEGAR?

The VEGAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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