Pionersk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Pionersk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 7.202 N,1 10.649 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.120033
  • Longitude: -1.177483
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PIONERSK
Type factory ship
Flag RU
Length 164.9 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 7.9
Orientation 90
Tonnage 10035
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1994
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH270/400/06 5.11.94 HH270/400/06 5.11.94 VESSEL AGROUND IN 600712N, 011024W [OGB]. (MRSC SHETLAND TELEX DTD 31.10.94 & LL). HH270/400/06 8.11.94 HH270/400/06 8.11.94 VESSEL REPORTED IN 600714N, 011032W [OGB]. (TELECON HANNAFORD/LERWICK HBR MSTR. REPORT FROM MV 'FORTH EXPLORER' DTD 8.11.94). - NM 3998/94. HH270/400/06 13.2.95 HH270/400/06 13.2.95 VESSEL REPORTED AS 'BROKE UP ON 18.1.95, LEAVING NO VISIBLE SIGNS ON THE SURFACE.' (FISHING NEWS, 2.95) TELECON MRSC SHETLAND/W.O. CONFIRMED THAT SMALL PIECES ARE STILL VISIBLE. NCA. HH270/400/06 13.2.96 HH270/400/06 13.2.96 WK NOW TOTALLY SUBMERGED IN 600714N, 011032W [OGB]. (LERWICH HARBOUR TRUST, LETTER DTD 16.11.95). - NM 883/96. 3.3.00 3.3.00 WK IS MOSTLY BROKEN UP, WITH INTACT SECTIONS OF HOLD. TIP OF THE BOWS BREAKS THE SURFACE. (DIVER MAGAZINE MAR '00). 18.2.04 18.2.04 EUT POSN: 6007.202N, 0110.649W. NE 3271. 18.3.09 18.3.09 BOW IN LESS THAN 10MTRS, STERN IN 22MTRS. LYING E/W, BOWS E. DERRICKS & MAIN MAST LIE ACROSS WK. STERN MOST INTACT PART OF WK. (SHIPWRECKS OF N OF SCOTLAND, BAIRD)
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2008

Circumstances of loss

1.11.94 RAN AGROUND STERN FIRST IN STRONG WINDS. 156 CREW RESCUED. (LL, 1.11.94). BUILT 1963 BY STOCZNIA GDANSKA IM. LENINA, WITH 5 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, MACHINERY BY A/S BURMEISTER & WAIN'S MASKIN-OG, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY USSR 'ZAPRYBA'. BROKE FROM HER MOORING IN HEAVY WEATHER, DROVE ASHORE ON NESS OF TREBISTER, BROKE IN TWO. ALL CREW OF 137 SAFE. (SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE N OF SCOTLAND [PHOTO OF GROUNDING], & OFF SCOTLAND).

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FAQ

Where is the PIONERSK wreck located?

The PIONERSK wreck is located at coordinates 60 7.202 N,1 10.649 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PIONERSK?

The seabed around the PIONERSK lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PIONERSK sink?

The PIONERSK sank on Oct 31, 1994.

When was the wreck of the PIONERSK discovered?

The wreck of the PIONERSK was discovered in 1994.

What country did the PIONERSK belong to?

The PIONERSK belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the PIONERSK?

The PIONERSK had a tonnage of 10035 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIONERSK?

The PIONERSK is classified as a factory ship.

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