
Name
Krossanes

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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.

Overview


Description
Huges complex, 4 levels and multiple rooms on each level.
A fishmeal factory
A fishmeal factory

Basic Information
Type: Factory
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: worth the trip
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Moderate
Recommendation: worth the trip

Hazards
- rust
- unsafe flooring
- water

Security Measures
- fences
- part-time guard

Required Equipment
- flashlight
- gloves
- head protection
- long pants / sleeves
- towelettes

Physical Information
Address
Krossanesbraut
Akureyri, Eyjafjarðarsýsla
Iceland
Owner: Ísfélag Vestmannaeyja hf
Krossanesbraut
Akureyri, Eyjafjarðarsýsla
Iceland
Owner: Ísfélag Vestmannaeyja hf

Interesting Features
Still working phones and electricity
~25 meter climbable silos
~25 meter climbable silos

Historical Dates
Built: 0
Closed: 2007
Closed: 2007

Recommended Equipment
Camera

History
Not much on the web about it but it seems to have roots back to the 1930s
The current plant was most likley built in the late 80s when Ístess hf. began buying up properties from the town of Akureyri in 1985.
In 1995 it was sold to its current owner Ísfélag Vestmannaeyja hf.
Closed in 2007.
2008 - being demolished.
The current plant was most likley built in the late 80s when Ístess hf. began buying up properties from the town of Akureyri in 1985.
In 1995 it was sold to its current owner Ísfélag Vestmannaeyja hf.
Closed in 2007.
2008 - being demolished.

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Future Plans
A Power capacitor plant

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It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 1/20/2009 1:56 AM.

Latest Changes
- on Jan 20 09 at 1:56, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Jan 15 09 at 23:01, crazy made this location public
- on Jan 15 09 at 23:00, crazy changed the following: Status
- on Feb 1 08 at 6:45, Emperor Wang validated this location
- on Feb 1 08 at 0:12, crazy made this location available
- on Feb 1 08 at 0:12, crazy changed the following: Description
- on Feb 1 08 at 0:11, crazy updated the main picture
- on Jan 31 08 at 23:50, crazy added some pictures to a gallery
- on Jan 31 08 at 21:09, crazy updated gallery First trip 08
- on Jan 31 08 at 20:59, crazy created a new gallery

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