Svyet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Svyet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 39.117 N,41 39.167 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.651950
  • Longitude: 41.652783
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SVYET
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1924
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2008

Surveying Details

H5743/20 13.8.20 H5743/20 13.8.20 ST IN 413907N, 413910E APPROX, OR 028DEGS, 3.1C FROM PETROLEUM MOLE LT HO. FUNNEL AND 1 MAST STANDING WITH UPPER DECK AWASH. (HMS AJAX, HN NO.2 DTD 11.7.20). - NM 1410/20. H68/24 3.1.24 H68/24 3.1.24 NOW DW MARKED BY E SPAR BUOY. (PETROGRAD NM 344/168/23). - NM 126/24. H6962/31 6.10.31 H6962/31 6.10.31 DELETE (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO DEAD. - NM.

Circumstances of loss

17.6.20 CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE THE PETROLEUM HARBOUR AT BATUM AND WAS TOWED OUT BY HMS SWALLOW ON 17.6.20 AND LEFT TO BURN FOR 3 WEEKS. (HMS AJAX).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 39.117 N,41 39.167 E
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FAQ

Where is the SVYET wreck located?

The SVYET wreck is located at coordinates 41 39.117 N,41 39.167 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SVYET?

The seabed around the SVYET lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SVYET discovered?

The wreck of the SVYET was discovered in 1920.

What country did the SVYET belong to?

The SVYET belonged to RU.

What type of wreck is the SVYET?

The SVYET is classified as a steam ship.

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