Dimbovita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dimbovita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 22.044 N,4 46.446 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.367400
  • Longitude: -4.774100
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 93 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DIMBOVITA
Type carrier
Flag RO
Length 130.1 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 139
Sonar Width 45
Shadow Height 19.1
Tonnage 5369
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1973
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date May 26, 2010

Surveying Details

H3160/69 9.12.73 H3160/69 9.12.73 SANK IN 492230N, 044600W [OGB]. (LANDSEND RADIO). INS AS WK USC PA 25FMS. - NM 88/74. 19.1.77 19.1.77 AMEND TO WK USC PA 46MTRS. NC 2565. 9.1.78 9.1.78 WK 70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS, IN 492212N, 044622W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1978). AMEND TO WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/85/17 10.6.85 H1310/85/17 10.6.85 WK LOCATED IN 492200N, 044700W. UPRIGHT, LYING 010/190DEGS. SOME SALVAGE WORK MAY HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT. NO FISH ON THIS WK. LARGE SANDBANKS TO BE FOUND IN THE VICINITY. (C WILLIAMS). 28.6.99 28.6.99 EUR POSN: 4922.202N, 0446.375W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 23.11.05 HH091/059/01 23.11.05 EXAM'D 8.5.05 IN 4922.044N, 0446.446W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.9 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 139MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS, HT 19.1MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. S END PARTLY BROKEN AND LIES 025/205DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND TO WK 73MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 15.9.09 15.9.09 WK 70MTRS SHOWN IN 4922.14N, 0446.47W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6930 [2ND EDN 2009 1:150,000]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY ZHDANOV, LENINGRAD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ROMANIA. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR ISTANBUL. TOOK ON LIST DURING HEAVY SEAS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER TAKEN IN TOW BY DUTCH TUG 'GELDERLAND' BUT SANK WHILE UNDER TOW TOWARDS FALMOUTH. (MSD).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS N, STERN 1/3 BENT TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 22.044 N,4 46.446 W
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FAQ

Where is the DIMBOVITA wreck located?

The DIMBOVITA wreck is located at coordinates 49 22.044 N,4 46.446 W.

How deep is the DIMBOVITA and where exactly is it located?

The DIMBOVITA lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 49 22.044 N,4 46.446 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DIMBOVITA?

The seabed around the DIMBOVITA lies at approximately 93 meters deep.

When did the DIMBOVITA sink?

The DIMBOVITA sank on Dec 9, 1973.

When was the wreck of the DIMBOVITA discovered?

The wreck of the DIMBOVITA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the DIMBOVITA belong to?

The DIMBOVITA belonged to RO.

What cargo was the DIMBOVITA carrying?

The DIMBOVITA was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DIMBOVITA?

The DIMBOVITA had a tonnage of 5369 tons.

What type of wreck is the DIMBOVITA?

The DIMBOVITA is classified as a carrier.

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