Svarton (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Svarton (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 52.034 N,1 51.447 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.867233
  • Longitude: -1.857450
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVARTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 90.2 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 9.2
Orientation 50
Tonnage 2475
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,002.1,060
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2010

Surveying Details

H8065/39 IN DEEP WATER. (C IN C ROSYTH). H1001/40 24.7.57 REPORTED IN 574800N, 014700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SANK 12M NE OF KINNAIRDS HEAD. (DODS). H8458/58 13.12.72 CHARTED AS NDWPA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1409. 10.6.74 NOW SHOWN AS USC 140MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 213 H2336/84 20.6.86 EXAM'D 1.3.86 IN 575203N, 015123W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 12.3MTRS, OVERALL LENGTH 80.8MTRS. LYING 060/240DEG. ON EVEN KEEL WITH 3 HIGH POINTS. BROKEN IN TWO PARTS ABOUT 1/3 WAY FROM THE SW END. NUMEROUS PIECES OF DEBRIS ARE SCATTERED AROUND WK. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/155/01 20.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 EXAM'D 24.5.09 IN 5752.034N, 0151.477W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 85.19 IN GEN DEPTH 94.3MTRS. SCOUR 2.1MTRS EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 060 DEGS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 9.2MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN TWO PARTS, DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). BROKEN AFT OF BOW, BOW SECTION POINTS 170 DEGS. DEBRIS AROUND WK. AMEND WK 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CEDARGROVE. BUILT IN 1906 BY R THOMSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRAFIKATIEBOLAGET GRAN, OXELOSUND. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 229HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NARVIC FOR THE TEES. CARGO IRON ORE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 58.

General Comments

STERN NE, BROKEN WITH BOWS S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 52.034 N,1 51.447 W
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FAQ

Where is the SVARTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 52.034 N,1 51.447 W.

How deep is the SVARTON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 57 52.034 N,1 51.447 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVARTON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SVARTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the SVARTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SVARTON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SVARTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SVARTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SVARTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SVARTON (PROBABLY)?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2475 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVARTON (PROBABLY)?

The SVARTON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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