Transilvania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Transilvania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 25 N,28 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.416667
  • Longitude: 28.083333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TRANSILVANIA
Type motor vessel
Flag RO
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.6 m
Draught 9.2
Tonnage 6699
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1979
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2009

Surveying Details

4.9.80 4.9.80 VESSEL CAPSIZED IN THE RIVER DANUBE NEAR GALATZ. (LL, 5.9.80). NCA, POSN 452500N, 280500E FOR FILING ONLY. 19.8.81 19.8.81 VESSEL IS STILL LYING AGROUND. NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO REFLOAT HER. (LL, 20.8.81). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY A/S BURMEISTER & WAIN'S MASKIN-OG SKIBSBYGGERI, COPENHAGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAV-ROM. AWAITING REPAIRS AT GALATZ, THE VESSEL CAPSIZED IN THE RIVER DANUBE WHILE BEING MOVED FROM HER BERTH TO AVOID GROUNDING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TRANSILVANIA wreck located?

The TRANSILVANIA wreck is located at coordinates 45 25 N,28 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TRANSILVANIA?

The seabed around the TRANSILVANIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the TRANSILVANIA sink?

The TRANSILVANIA sank on Sep 23, 1979.

When was the wreck of the TRANSILVANIA discovered?

The wreck of the TRANSILVANIA was discovered in 1980.

What country did the TRANSILVANIA belong to?

The TRANSILVANIA belonged to RO.

What was the tonnage of the TRANSILVANIA?

The TRANSILVANIA had a tonnage of 6699 tons.

What type of wreck is the TRANSILVANIA?

The TRANSILVANIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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