Slava Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Slava Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 19.984 N,3 37.626 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.333067
  • Longitude: -3.627100
Wreck Depth 18.3 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SLAVA
Type steam ship
Length 112.5 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 70
Tonnage 4512
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0327/40 2.4.40 H0327/40 2.4.40 DW LIES APPROX 220DEGS, 5.6M FROM NASH PT LT. (NOIC, CARDIFF). - PFNM 837/40. H0275/40 30.4.40 H0275/40 30.4.40 DW LIES 217DEGS, 5.3M FROM NASH PT LT, MARKED BY G BUOY, 214DEGS, 6.7M FROM NASH PT LT. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1089/40. H0275/40 2.2.48 H0275/40 2.2.48 BUOY NOW G SPH, FL.G.5S. (TH NM 5/48). - NM 212/48. H0275/40 21.9.49 H0275/40 21.9.49 EXAM'D IN 511952N, 033813W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 34, FOUL AT 36FT. GEN DEPTH 80FT. NO SCOUR. LIES ON SMALL RIDGE ABOUT 15FT HIGH. (HMS SEAGULL, 21.9.49). - NM 2325/49. 1950 DISPERSED. H0275/40 25.10.50 H0275/40 25.10.50 SWEPT CLEAR AT 42, FOUL AT 44FT LIES 218DEG, 5.26M FROM NASH HIGH LT. GEN DEPTH 54FT. (SML 327, 20.10.50). 1951 FURTHER DISPERSED. H01027/40 5.7.51 H01027/40 5.7.51 LOCATED IN 511952N, 033811W. LEAST DEPTH 42FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 11FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 13.3.51). H01008/40 20.8.51 H01008/40 20.8.51 REQUEST FOR SURVEY, FOLLOWING DISPERSAL IN MAY'51. (TH, 18.8.51). H0327/40 29.8.51 H0327/40 29.8.51 LT BUOY NOW INTQKFL.G. (NAVEAM NO 3581). - NM 1624/51. H0275/40 23.11.51 H0275/40 23.11.51 NOW WK 8FMS, BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). - NM 2175/51. H6368/55 2.11.55 H6368/55 2.11.55 EXAM'D IN 511953N, 033736W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 48FT. STRONG SURFACE DISTURBANCE. EXCELLENT E/S TRACE OF WK OBTAINED IN THIS POSN, WHICH DETERMINED RELATIVE TO WK BUOY & DAN BUOYS USING TAUT WIRE. (HMS SCOTT, 1951). H1948/76 5.3.81 H1948/76 5.3.81 EXAM'D 11.6.80 IN 511958N, 033733W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS, LYING NE/SW APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE NEAR A ROCK OUTCROP. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 70A/79). AMEND TO WK 17.7MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 27.1.12 27.1.12 LOCATED 22.6.10 IN 5119.984N, 0337.626W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.37 IN GEN DEPTH 24.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 6.53MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS NORTH. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1327). ONE MAIN PIECE WITH DEBRIS FIELD. AMEND WK 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-WYNACRE, EX-TAFNA. BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOXFORD SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATANSKA, PLOVIDBS, YUGOSLAVIA. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 404 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BUENOS AIRES. MINED. ONE MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONE PART WITH DEBRIS TO N

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FAQ

Where is the SLAVA wreck located?

The SLAVA wreck is located at coordinates 51 19.984 N,3 37.626 W.

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

The SLAVA lies at a depth of about 18.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 19.984 N,3 37.626 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SLAVA?

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

When did the SLAVA sink?

The SLAVA sank on Mar 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SLAVA discovered?

The wreck of the SLAVA was discovered in 1940.

What cargo was the SLAVA carrying?

The SLAVA was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the SLAVA?

The SLAVA had a tonnage of 4512 tons.

What type of wreck is the SLAVA?

The SLAVA is classified as a steam ship.

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