Syneta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Syneta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		64 53.7 N,13 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.895000
  • Longitude: -13.616667
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SYNETA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 86 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1230
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4640/74 3.2.87 SANK AFTER STRIKING SKRUDUR ROCK. (LLOYDS). POSN 645342N, 133700W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 24.11.07 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 73 [2003 EDN]. LEAVE AS FFO.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1969 BY FALKENBERGS VARV A/B, FALDENBERG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SYNDICATE TANKSHIPS LTD. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ESKIFJORDUR IN BALLAST TO LOAD FISH OIL FOR ROTTERDAM AND DUNKIRK. STRUCK SKRUDUR ISLAND AND SANK. ONE MAN RECOVERED BUT LATER DIED. ALL 12 CREW LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SYNETA wreck located?

The SYNETA wreck is located at coordinates 64 53.7 N,13 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SYNETA?

The seabed around the SYNETA lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the SYNETA sink?

The SYNETA sank on Dec 26, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SYNETA discovered?

The wreck of the SYNETA was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SYNETA belong to?

The SYNETA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SYNETA carrying?

The SYNETA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SYNETA?

The SYNETA had a tonnage of 1230 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYNETA?

The SYNETA is classified as a tanker.

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