Server
Location |
Fedje |
Position |
60º 45´N 04° 42´E |
Depth |
<20m? |
Chart |
M780 |
The Server was a Cypriot bulk carrier, 180m loa and 33333 dwt. She ran aground in bad weather right under the Hellisøy light at the SW tip of Fedje on 12th January 2007. After grounding, the ship broke in two in heavy seas. The forward section, which includes all 5 holds, was towed to safe waters at Ågotnes on Sotra, about 20nm to the south. The rear section, including the bridge and accommodation block, sank. All the crew were saved. Several fuel tanks ruptured during the incident: hundreds of tons of oil were spilled, and substantial numbers of seabirds were killed.. At the time of posting this page (early February 2007), a clean-up operation is under way to protect the surrounding wildlife and environment.
Bilde av "Server" tatt i Dunquerke. ( Foto: ROBERT FOURNIER ) 'X' marks the spot. Posted at www.dykkesiden.com
The forward part at Ågotnes 8th Feb 2007
The wreck site is under the control of the authorities at the present time, but may be diveable in the future, in calm weather.
Links
Norwegian Coastguard report (many links to photos and news reports) Norwegian text
Aftenpost report (in English)