Narva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Narva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 27.96 N,2 59.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.466000
  • Longitude: 2.998500
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NARVA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2044
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1957
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6971/57 14.4.58 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 572800N, 030000E APPROX. (LL). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H3257/63 29.8.63 SHIP REPD AS DISAPPEARED. DECCA NAVIGATOR RECOVERED IN NETS BY F/V TAMANA & EQUIPMENT TRACED TO NARVA. LAST POSN GIVEN BY METER READING: 573000N, 030000E. (DECCA NAV CO LTD, LTR DTD 24.7.63). NCA. SEP 2011/000212858 4.1.12 4.1.12 NOT SHOWN ON NO3B0404 [EDN 1.0]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY NYA A/B GAVLE VARY & VERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCOTTISH NAVIGATION CO. COMPOUND ENGINE. PASSAGE HUDIKSVALL FOR ABERDEEN & GRANGEMOUTH. SANK DURING HEAVY WEATHER. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NARVA wreck located?

The NARVA wreck is located at coordinates 57 27.96 N,2 59.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NARVA?

The seabed around the NARVA lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the NARVA sink?

The NARVA sank on Dec 22, 1957.

When was the wreck of the NARVA discovered?

The wreck of the NARVA was discovered in 1957.

What country did the NARVA belong to?

The NARVA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NARVA carrying?

The NARVA was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the NARVA?

The NARVA had a tonnage of 2044 tons.

What type of wreck is the NARVA?

The NARVA is classified as a steam ship.

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