Oliva Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Oliva Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 29.38 N,9 0.518 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.489667
  • Longitude: 9.008633
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name OLIVA
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 97.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2723
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 10, 2019

Surveying Details

H2216/66 11.8.71 VESSEL LIES IN 27 MTRS, UPRIGHT, WITH MINIMUM DEPTH ABOVE MAST OF 3.6 MTRS. (AAHUS WARNING 105/71). NCA YET. H2216/66 23.8.71 TEMP MARKED WITH G CON WK MARKER WITH 2 FLAGS 75 MTRS NE & WK LT BUOY GP FL(2)G 5S 150 MTRS NE. LEAST DEPTH 8.0 MTRS OVER HULL & 3.6 MTRS OVER STERN MAST. (DANISH NM 920(T)/71). NCA YET. H2216/66 30.12.71 WK 3.6 MTRS IN 572920N, 090100E [EUR], WITH G CON LT BUOY GPFL(2) G 5S CLOSE NE. (DANISH NM 1429/71). INS AS WK 2FMS WITH BUOY. - NM 67/72. H2216/66 24.7.72 NOW WK 20.0MTRS. DELETE WK BUOY. (DANISH NM 862/72, HAMBURG NM 2644/72). AMEND WK 11FMS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1442/72. 29.7.88 20.0MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980]. NC 2671. HH161/400/03 1.2.05 NOW IN 5729.380N, 0900.518E [WGD]. (DANISH CHART CORN 1-2/2/05). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY S P AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINOS SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE SZCZECIN FOR LEITH. SANK FOLLOWING A VIOLENT EXPLOSION AND FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM. CREW RECOVERED FROM BOATS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the OLIVA wreck located?

The OLIVA wreck is located at coordinates 57 29.38 N,9 0.518 E.

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

The OLIVA lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 57 29.38 N,9 0.518 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVA?

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

When did the OLIVA sink?

The OLIVA sank on Jul 8, 1971.

When was the wreck of the OLIVA discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the OLIVA belong to?

The OLIVA belonged to CY.

What cargo was the OLIVA carrying?

The OLIVA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVA?

The OLIVA had a tonnage of 2723 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVA?

The OLIVA is classified as a carrier.

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