Submarine Wreck 38616
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
31 29 N,54 42 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 5130 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Type | submarine |
| Length | 129.8 m |
| Width | 11.6 m |
| Draught | 7.9 |
| Tonnage | 10500 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 6, 1986 |
| Original Detection Year | 1986 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 3, 2009 |
Circumstances of loss
CRIPPLED BY FIRE AND A VERY POWERFUL EXPLOSION. 3 CREW KILLED IN THE BLAZE, THE REST OF THE CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT LATER SANK. REPORTED AS 'YANKEE' CLASS NUCLEAR-POWERED SUBMARINE. (LL 266).
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31 29 N,54 42 W
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