Koronowo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Koronowo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.218 N,14 32.989 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.220300
  • Longitude: 14.549817
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KORONOWO
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 84.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.3.79 VESSEL SANK 7M W OF HAMMEREN, RESTING ON STERN WITH STEM ABOVE WATER. (LL, 19,20 & 22.3.79) NCA YET. H3144/69 27.3.79 THOUGHT STILL TO BE FLOATING AND DERELICT IN 551400N, 143300E APPROX AT 1200/22.3.79. LOCAL WARNINGS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. (BALTIC CO-ORDINATOR NAVAREA I 072/79) NCA YET. H3144/69 18.4.79 DW IN 551348N, 143306E. (STOCKHOLM RNW 78/79) - NM 1045/79. H3144/69 31.7.79 WK 49MTRS IN 551336N, 143318E APPROX. (DANISH NM 868/79) AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN EXISTING CHARTED POSN. R/P. 12.6.01 WK 49MTRS SHOWN IN 5513.566N, 1433.192E [WGD] ON DANISH CHART 189 [EDN 2000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 2, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1978, WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM GDANSK TO RIVER TYNE, SANK IN THE BALTIC SEA 7M W OF HAMMEREN, BORNHOLM, AFTER HER DECK CARGO HAD SHIFTED DURING A STRONG GALE. CREW OF 21 WERE RESCUED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY POLSKO-NORWESKIE PRZEDSIEWZIECIE ZEGLUGOWE. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 4584/23

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FAQ

Where is the KORONOWO wreck located?

The KORONOWO wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.218 N,14 32.989 E.

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

The KORONOWO lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.218 N,14 32.989 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KORONOWO?

The seabed around the KORONOWO lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the KORONOWO sink?

The KORONOWO sank on Mar 17, 1979.

When was the wreck of the KORONOWO discovered?

The wreck of the KORONOWO was discovered in 1979.

What country did the KORONOWO belong to?

The KORONOWO belonged to PL.

What cargo was the KORONOWO carrying?

The KORONOWO was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KORONOWO?

The KORONOWO had a tonnage of 1593 tons.

What type of wreck is the KORONOWO?

The KORONOWO is classified as a motor vessel.

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