Tanevik Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tanevik Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 51.377 N,1 55.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.856283
  • Longitude: -1.923950
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANEVIK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/45 REPD SUNK 2M NE OF NO 26 ROUTE BUOY, OR IN 565230N, 015600W [OGB]. (NOIC ABERDEEN). H1192/67 26.4.67 LOCATED IN 565149N, 015542W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S 229FT IN GEN DEPTH 246FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). INS AS WK 70MTRS [38FMS]. BR STD. HH090/155/01 3.3.10 SEP 2010/000097684 EXAM'D 22.6.09 IN 5651.377N, 0155.437W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.54 IN GEN DEPTH 74.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 29MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). RETAIN WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED BY THE ROYAL NAVY AS A BARRAGE BALLOON VESSEL. PASSAGE METHIL FOR BUCKIE, UNDER TOW. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ?BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the TANEVIK wreck located?

The TANEVIK wreck is located at coordinates 56 51.377 N,1 55.437 W.

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

The TANEVIK lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 56 51.377 N,1 55.437 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANEVIK?

The seabed around the TANEVIK lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the TANEVIK sink?

The TANEVIK sank on Jan 19, 1945.

When was the wreck of the TANEVIK discovered?

The wreck of the TANEVIK was discovered in 1945.

What country did the TANEVIK belong to?

The TANEVIK belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TANEVIK?

The TANEVIK is classified as a steam ship.

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