HDMS Lossen (1684)
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Lossen was a frigate built for the navy of Denmark–Norway at Isegran, Fredrikstad, Norway, and launched in 1684.
NameLossen
BuilderIsegran, Fredrikstad
Launched1684
FateWrecked, 1717
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lossen |
| Builder | Isegran, Fredrikstad |
| Launched | 1684 |
| Fate | Wrecked, 1717 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | frigate |
| Propulsion | Sails |
Lossen was wrecked during the Christmas storm of 1717, outside the island Vesteroyen (in norwegian Vesterøy) in Hvaler, Norway. Nearly half of the crew of 103 perished.[1]
The wreck was found in 1963, and explored by the Norwegian Maritime Museum in 1967, 1968, and 1974.