The shipwreck was located in March 2003 by the Royal Norwegian Navy 2 nmi (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) west of the island of Fedje in the North Sea, at 150 metres (490 ft).[1] The mercury had been seeping out of rusted containers, contaminating the region and sea life.[2] One study recommended entombing the wreck under a layer of sand as well as gravel and concrete.