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MS Seattle, Cargo ship wreck near Kristiansand, Norway.

The motor ship stretches 140 meters in length with a beam of 18 meters and included refrigerated cargo spaces of 2,498 cubic meters.

Built in Hamburg during 1928, the vessel operated between Hamburg and Vancouver through the Panama Canal until its sinking in April 1940.

The Hamburg America Line vessel represented German maritime engineering with its seven-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine generating speeds of 13 knots.

The wreck location ranges between 22 and 72 meters deep, requiring advanced diving certifications and proper equipment for exploration.

Norwegian coastal artillery fire caused the vessel to burn for four days before sinking during the German invasion of Norway.

GPS coordinates: 58.03878,8.02372

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:44

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