Black Sea T Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Black sea t Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 9.762 N,25 55.605 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.162700
  • Longitude: 25.926750
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BLACK SEA T
Type carrier
Flag VC
Length 127.7 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 6390
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 5, 2013

Surveying Details

HH383/440/02 24.10.97 LAST POSN 380900N, 255500E, LISTING TO STBD. WATER INGRESS TO ENGINE ROOM BUT CARGO HOLDS NOT BREACHED. SANK TWO HOURS LATER. (LL, 21.10.97). PLOTS IN 210MTRS. NCA. 26.8.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 3809.800N, 2555.600E [EUR] ON GREEK 333 [MAR'05 EDN]. BR STD. 5.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 3809.762N, 2555.605E [WGD]. NOT SHOWN ON GK3CFQQS [EDN 1.14].

Circumstances of loss

21.10.97 SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER AND STRONG WINDS. OF CREW OF 24, 23 SAVED. PASSAGE CONSTANTIA FOR HAIFA. CARGO GRAINS FOR ANIMAL FEED. (LL, 21.10.97)

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FAQ

Where is the BLACK SEA T wreck located?

The BLACK SEA T wreck is located at coordinates 38 9.762 N,25 55.605 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BLACK SEA T?

The seabed around the BLACK SEA T lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the BLACK SEA T sink?

The BLACK SEA T sank on Oct 20, 1997.

When was the wreck of the BLACK SEA T discovered?

The wreck of the BLACK SEA T was discovered in 1997.

What country did the BLACK SEA T belong to?

The BLACK SEA T belonged to VC.

What cargo was the BLACK SEA T carrying?

The BLACK SEA T was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the BLACK SEA T?

The BLACK SEA T had a tonnage of 6390 tons.

What type of wreck is the BLACK SEA T?

The BLACK SEA T is classified as a carrier.

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