Svenner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Svenner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.693 N,0 15.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.461550
  • Longitude: -0.251633
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVENNER
Type destroyer
Flag NO
Length 103.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1710
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Surveying Details

H02470/44 7.7.44 H02470/44 7.7.44 DW IN 492800N, 001400W MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL.G.10S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1452/44. H02470/44 7.2.45 H02470/44 7.2.45 DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 372/45. H02470/44 13.1.51 H02470/44 13.1.51 DELETE. (PARIS NM 44 026 50). - NM 44/51 H6873/50 1.2.51 H6873/50 1.2.51 WK, LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS [13FMS], IN 492744N, 001508W. (FR NM 35/020/50). - NM 181/51. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN IN 492744N, 001504W ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 11.11.80 11.11.80 SHOWN AS WK 23.5MTRS IN 492744N, 001508W ON FR 890 [1980 EDN]. NE 2146. HH351/351/01 13.12.89 HH351/351/01 13.12.89 WK 23.9MTRS IN 492745N, 001501W [+/- 20MTRS]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. HT ABOVE SEABED 4.8MTRS. WRECK OF 'SVENOR' OR 'SVENNER', SANK 6.6.1944. UPRIGHT, WITH BRIDGE HIGHEST POINT. ORIENTATION NW/SE. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590105). NE 2146. HH100/351/04 28.3.91 HH100/351/04 28.3.91 WK HAS BEEN VERY MUCH BROKEN UP BY A LOCAL SHIPBREAKER WHO DISPLAYS ARTIFACTS RECOVERED FROM HER IN A MUSEUM AT PORT EN BESSIN. (J COULON, 18.3.91). NCA. 27.12.12 27.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4927.693N, 0015.098W.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HMS SHARK. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN E-BOATS 'MOWE', 'JAGUAR', AND 'T.28' DURING OPERATION NEPTUNE. (DODS, SRN & WARSHIP LOSSES OF WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the SVENNER wreck located?

The SVENNER wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.693 N,0 15.098 W.

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

The SVENNER lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.693 N,0 15.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVENNER?

The seabed around the SVENNER lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the SVENNER sink?

The SVENNER sank on Jun 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SVENNER discovered?

The wreck of the SVENNER was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SVENNER belong to?

The SVENNER belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the SVENNER?

The SVENNER had a tonnage of 1710 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVENNER?

The SVENNER is classified as a destroyer.

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