Svava Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Svava Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.582 N,1 18.952 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.243033
  • Longitude: -1.315867
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVAVA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 85
Tonnage 1216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 10, 2000

Surveying Details

H067/44 POSN 1 CABLE E OF NO 20E BUOY. 20E BUOY IN 551512N, 011836W. - FNM AUG 1942. 14.3.74 INS AS USCPA 20MTRS IN 551512N, 011824W. BR STD. H1270/75 30.11.79 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. BR STD. HH090/843/01 10.1.00 EXAM'D 9.7.99 IN 5514.582N, 0118.952W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.4 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.0MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (GARDLINE, HI 843). ?MAST LIES CLOSE S. AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY KJOBENHAVENS FLYDEDOK & SKIBSVEART. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (S MARSHALL & CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 131 NHP. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH FORT BEAUSEJOUR ON PASSAGE FROM WARKWORTH FOR THE THAMES. CARGO COAL.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE

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FAQ

Where is the SVAVA wreck located?

The SVAVA wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.582 N,1 18.952 W.

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

The SVAVA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.582 N,1 18.952 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVAVA?

The seabed around the SVAVA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the SVAVA sink?

The SVAVA sank on Mar 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SVAVA discovered?

The wreck of the SVAVA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SVAVA belong to?

The SVAVA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SVAVA carrying?

The SVAVA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SVAVA?

The SVAVA had a tonnage of 1216 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVAVA?

The SVAVA is classified as a steam ship.

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