Shkval Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Shkval Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 27.27 N,18 39.7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.454500
  • Longitude: 18.661667
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHKVAL
Type fishing vessel
Flag RU
Length 135.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 11.4
Tonnage 4716
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.6.75 ST IN 422715N, 184000E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.220). NCA. 23.2.76 STILL AGROUND BUT WILL BE LIFTED FOR SCRAP. (LLOYDS VOL.223). NCA. 27.2.91 RAISED. (MSD). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1965 BY RHEINSTAHL NORDSEEWERKE, EMDEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY U.S.S.R. HEAVILY DAMAGED BY FIRE WHILST T BIJELA FOR REPAIR. TOWED OUT OF PORT & BEACHED. RAISED & TAKEN TO BREAKERS YARD FOR DEMOLITION. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SHKVAL wreck located?

The SHKVAL wreck is located at coordinates 42 27.27 N,18 39.7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHKVAL?

The seabed around the SHKVAL lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SHKVAL sink?

The SHKVAL sank on Jun 20, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SHKVAL discovered?

The wreck of the SHKVAL was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SHKVAL belong to?

The SHKVAL belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the SHKVAL?

The SHKVAL had a tonnage of 4716 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHKVAL?

The SHKVAL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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