Morshansk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Morshansk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 59 N,4 5.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.983333
  • Longitude: 4.090000
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORSHANSK
Type stern trawler
Flag RU
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

14.3.74 SUNK IN 525700N, 040600E. (LL, 19.3.74). NCA. 14.3.74 REPD AS PARTLY VISIBLE IN 525800N, 040500E. (NETH HYDRO, SIGNAL DTD 13.3.74). NCA. 14.3.74 POSN REPD AS 525900N, 040514E. (NETH HYDRO, SIGNAL DTD 14.3.74). NCA. H2062/71 21.5.74 DW IN 595900N, 040524E, MARKED TO W BY G CAN BUOY, Q.G. (NETH NM 1024/74). NCA. WK LIFTED AND LT BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NETH NM 1490/74). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GREEN MV NATAL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the MORSHANSK wreck located?

The MORSHANSK wreck is located at coordinates 52 59 N,4 5.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MORSHANSK?

The seabed around the MORSHANSK lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the MORSHANSK sink?

The MORSHANSK sank on Mar 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the MORSHANSK discovered?

The wreck of the MORSHANSK was discovered in 1974.

What country did the MORSHANSK belong to?

The MORSHANSK belonged to RU.

What type of wreck is the MORSHANSK?

The MORSHANSK is classified as a stern trawler.

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