Merchant Vessel Wreck 77039

Field Value
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
59 0 N,19 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.000000
  • Longitude: 19.500000
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Type merchant vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1976
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.10.76 CRANES LOST OFF GOTSKA SANDON, BALTIC SEA. (LL, 21.10.76 & LL 226). POSN 590000N, 193000E FOR FILING ONLY. 26.2.14 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH CHARTS. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2014

Circumstances of loss

18.10.76 SWEDISH MV SCOL ROVER LOST 5 HUGGLAND CRANE ARMS, CARRIED AS DECK CARGO FOR CANADA, OVERBOARD OFF GOTSKA SANDON, IN THE BALTIC SEA. VESSEL LOST CRANES DURING HEAVY WEATHER WHILST ON PASSAGE ORNSKOLDSVIK FOR SOREL. VESSEL SAILED FROM GOTHENBORG 18.10.76 AFTER CHECKING FOR FURTHER LOSSES. (LL, 21.10.76 & LL 226).

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