John R (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
John r (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		70 12.71 N,18 37.663 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 70.211833
  • Longitude: 18.627717
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN R (STERN SECTION)
Type bulk carrier
Flag CY
Length 215.4 m
Width 31.8 m
Draught 12.3
Tonnage 31661
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 2001
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 5, 2007

Surveying Details

26.3.01 AGROUND IN 7012.70N, 1837.53E. (LLOYDS VOL.323). NCA. HH309/430/03 26.3.01 WK WITH ONLY MAST VISIBLE IN 7012.710N, 1837.663E [WGD]. (NORWEGIAN NM 5/238/01). INS AS DW MAST. - NM 1738/01. 23.7.04 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 322 [REPRINT 2/04, 2ND SCALE]. AWAIT LARGER SCALE NORWEGIAN CHART. NCA. 7.4.05 NO LONGER CHARTED, AREA BLUED OUT ON NE 2367 [MAR '05 EDN]. 5.5.07 SHOWN AS ST ON NORWEGIAN 89 [REPRINT FEB '06]. NCA, NE 2367 STS.

Circumstances of loss

2.1.00 VESSEL, [EX 'GEROI STALINGRADA' '97], BUILT 1983 IN RUSSIA. GROUNDED IN POOR VISIBILY AND HIGH WAVES. ON LOADED PASSAGE FOR MURMANSK. CREW OF 26 RECOVERED. BROKE IN TWO ON 2.1.00. BOW SECTION OF 130MTRS LATER RECOVERED BY TUGS AND TAKEN FOR SCRAPPING. STERN SECTION REMAINED AGROUND AND LATER SANK. (LLOYDS VOLS.323 & 234).

General Comments

70MTRS LONG STERN SECTION

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN R (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The JOHN R (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 70 12.71 N,18 37.663 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN R (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the JOHN R (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the JOHN R (STERN SECTION) sink?

The JOHN R (STERN SECTION) sank on Dec 25, 2001.

When was the wreck of the JOHN R (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN R (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 2000.

What country did the JOHN R (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The JOHN R (STERN SECTION) belonged to CY.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN R (STERN SECTION)?

The JOHN R (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 31661 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN R (STERN SECTION)?

The JOHN R (STERN SECTION) is classified as a bulk carrier.

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