Boleslaw Krzywousty Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Boleslaw krzywousty Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 24 N,39 11.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.400000
  • Longitude: 39.191667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 145.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1990
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH479/350/01 2.2.90 HH479/350/01 2.2.90 FOUND STRANDED AND ON FIRE IN 162330N, 391212E. (LL, 8.1.90). INS AS STPA. - NM 559/90. HH100/350/01 13.9.90 HH100/350/01 13.9.90 WAR CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MTL, AUG 1990). HH472/400/002 4.4.97 HH472/400/002 4.4.97 DELETE ST PA IN 162324N, 391206E. INSERT ST IN 162400N, 391130E. (US NM 13/62120/97). NCA. 4.2.98 4.2.98 ST SHOWN IN 1624.00N, 3911.50E [WGD] ON US 62120 [6TH EDN NOV'98]. NE 164.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 1999

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGYE GYDINIA FOR MAS SAWA. ATTACKED BY ROCKETS FIRED BY AN ARMED VESSEL OFF ERITREA. CAUGHT FIRE AND RAN AGROUND. CREW WERE CAPTURED BY ERITREAN REBELS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY wreck located?

The BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY wreck is located at coordinates 16 24 N,39 11.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY?

The seabed around the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY sink?

The BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY sank on Jan 4, 1990.

When was the wreck of the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY discovered?

The wreck of the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY was discovered in 1990.

What country did the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY belong to?

The BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY belonged to PL.

What cargo was the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY carrying?

The BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY was carrying clay products,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY?

The BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY had a tonnage of 5367 tons.

What type of wreck is the BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY?

The BOLESLAW KRZYWOUSTY is classified as a motor vessel.

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