Svint Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Svint Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.509 N,4 57.189 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.641817
  • Longitude: -4.953150
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVINT
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 75.7
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 123
Tonnage 1174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1941
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2011

Surveying Details

H2534/41 19.8.41 H2534/41 19.8.41 NDW IN 503830N, 045700W [OGB]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1961/41. H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 PLYMOUTH LIST REPD NSC IN 503812N, 045918W [OGB], HEIGHT 20FT ON 4.7.45. HMS DUCKWORTH REPD NSC IN 503812N, 045918W [OGB], ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS. ESCORT GROUP 31 REPD WK IN 503842N, 045912W [OGB], LENGTH 264FT, HEIGHT 42FT ON 7.5.45. (AUBD 321/44). 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15FMS [28MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 36MTRS IN 503842N, 045912W [OGB]. (ESCORT GROUP REPORT IN AUBD 321/44). NC 1178. H1247/69 17.5.79 H1247/69 17.5.79 WK LOCATED IN 503826N, 045712W [OGB] USING DECCA. SS SVINT ACCORDING TO LOCAL LIFEBOAT CREW AT TIME OF LOSS. (R DAVIS, 14.5.79). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 28.3.10 IN 5038.509N, 0457.189W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.46 IN GEN DEPTH 47.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75.7MTRS, WIDTH 14.4MTRS. LIES 123/303 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SKAGATIND '36, EX-HOVLAND. BUILT IN 1925 BY SKIENS VERKSTED A/S, SKIEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S, SJOFNA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 97 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WORKINGTON FOR PLYMOUTH. BOMBED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT. (LL WW2, WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the SVINT wreck located?

The SVINT wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.509 N,4 57.189 W.

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

The SVINT lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.509 N,4 57.189 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVINT?

The seabed around the SVINT lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the SVINT sink?

The SVINT sank on Jul 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SVINT discovered?

The wreck of the SVINT was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SVINT belong to?

The SVINT belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SVINT carrying?

The SVINT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SVINT?

The SVINT had a tonnage of 1174 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVINT?

The SVINT is classified as a steam ship.

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