Krasnaya Presnia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Krasnaya presnia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.822 N,0 45.732 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.063700
  • Longitude: -0.762200
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KRASNAYA PRESNIA
Type landing craft
Flag RU
Length 112.8 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 15.5
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH226/410/02 14.12.94 SANK IN 500406N, 004522W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 353). NCA YET. HH266/410/02 14.12.94 WK IN 500351N, 004548W. (MRCC DOVER, TLX DTD 12.12.94). NCA YET. HH266/410/02 15.12.94 WK IN 500351N, 004548W. (CHERBOURG AVURNAV 359). AWAIT FRENCH NM. HH266/410/02 10.1.95 WK IN 500352.45N, 004538.96W [EUR]. HT OF WK 15.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS WITH BOWS E. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. HIGH POINT IS HULL. (EPSHOM FAX DTD 23.12.94). CHART AS WK 44MTRS. - NM 334/95. HH226/410/03 14.3.95 WK 41MTRS IN 500352.5N, 004538.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 95 08 17). [OGB] POSN: 500347N, 004538W. BR STD. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5003.822N, 0045.732E.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, RUSSIAN WW2-ERA LANDING CRAFT, WAS BEING TOWED TO THE CANARY ISLANDS BY THE UKRAINIAN TUG 'SAPFIR' WHEN SHE TOOK ON WATER AND EVENTUALLY SUNK OFF PORT-EN-BESSIN OFF THE NORMANDY COAST. (LLOYDS VOL 298).

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FAQ

Where is the KRASNAYA PRESNIA wreck located?

The KRASNAYA PRESNIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.822 N,0 45.732 W.

How deep is the KRASNAYA PRESNIA and where exactly is it located?

The KRASNAYA PRESNIA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.822 N,0 45.732 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KRASNAYA PRESNIA?

The seabed around the KRASNAYA PRESNIA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the KRASNAYA PRESNIA sink?

The KRASNAYA PRESNIA sank on Dec 10, 1994.

When was the wreck of the KRASNAYA PRESNIA discovered?

The wreck of the KRASNAYA PRESNIA was discovered in 1994.

What country did the KRASNAYA PRESNIA belong to?

The KRASNAYA PRESNIA belonged to RU.

What type of wreck is the KRASNAYA PRESNIA?

The KRASNAYA PRESNIA is classified as a landing craft.

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