The World’s Largest Private Holder of WWII-Era Shipwreck Rights
Norway’s Wartime Wreck Custodian
Saga Shipping owns more than
350 wartime wrecks resting in Norwegian waters
— vessels rich in history, rare metals, and untold stories.
About Us
Saga Shipping AS is a Norwegian company that holds confirmed ownership of 350+ wartime wrecks — including merchant vessels, tankers, and Kriegsmarine transports sunk between 1940 and 1945.
Our mission: to protect, document, and explore these wrecks with dignity, science, and foresight.
Our Work
Marine Recovery
Circular materials and responsible salvage
Heritage & Protection
Stewardship of war graves and memorial sites
Exploration & Research
Collaboration with universities, museums, and marine tech
A Smarter Ocean Strategy
Why It Works:
• Targets known wrecks, not virgin seabed
• Operates under existing legal frameworks
• Honors cultural heritage, including war graves
• Promotes circular materials and traceability
We recover from the past — instead of destroying our future.
Why It Matters
Our wrecks are more than debris — they’re maritime archives, ecological sites, and global historical assets.
- Metal recovery supports sustainable industries
- Wreck mapping supports marine science
- War graves demand cultural sensitivity
- Each operation respects legal frameworks and public trust
Contact Us
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