Berezovets (Aft Section) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Berezovets (aft section) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
68 42.6 N,46 9.9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 60 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Tonnage | 419 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1990 |
| Last Detection Year | 2009 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH301/350/01 28.12.90 AFT PART OF VESSEL REPD SUNK IN 684236N, 460954E. (LL 28.11.90). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2009/000132550 8.9.09 NOT SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 12011 [2005 EDN, CORR TO 6.6.09, 1:200,000]. NOT YET CHARTED ON BA CHARTS. AMEND DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1990 AT VELIKIY USTYUG. PASSAGE TO FAR EAST OF SOVIET UNION TO BEGIN TRADING WHEN A SEVERE STORM WAS ENCOUNTERED IN BARENTS SEA. HEAVY WEATHER & CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO BREAK IN TWO, WITH THE AFTPART SINKING BETWEEN MYS KANIN NOS & OSTROV KOLGUYEV. THE BOW SECTION WAS TAKEN TO ARCHANGEL BY OCEAN-GOING TUG. (LL).
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68 42.6 N,46 9.9 E
Berezovets (Aft Section) on Wreck Map
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