Turnu Severin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Turnu severin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 7.033 N,26 21.176 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.117217
  • Longitude: 26.352933
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name TURNU SEVERIN
Type motor vessel
Flag RO
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1283
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2025

Surveying Details

14.1.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 400706N, 262112E. (LL, 13.1.77). NCA YET. 19.5.77 SANK IN 65-70MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 18.5.77). NCA YET. H2209/66 27.10.77 NDW IN 400706N, 262112E. (TURKISH NM 186/77) - NMS 2642 & 2758/77. 14.5.91 SHOWN IN 400705N, 262114E [EUR] ON TURKISH 212. NE 2429. 4.6.13 SHOWN IN 4007.033N, 2621.176E [WGD] ON TR402122 [EDN 1.9].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVROM. PASAGE MEDITERRANEAN FOR CONSTANZA. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH YUGOSLAV MV ADMIRAL ZMAJEVIC 6M FROM KILIKBAHIR, LOWER DARDANELLES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TURNU SEVERIN wreck located?

The TURNU SEVERIN wreck is located at coordinates 40 7.033 N,26 21.176 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TURNU SEVERIN?

The seabed around the TURNU SEVERIN lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the TURNU SEVERIN sink?

The TURNU SEVERIN sank on Jan 11, 1977.

When was the wreck of the TURNU SEVERIN discovered?

The wreck of the TURNU SEVERIN was discovered in 1977.

What country did the TURNU SEVERIN belong to?

The TURNU SEVERIN belonged to RO.

What cargo was the TURNU SEVERIN carrying?

The TURNU SEVERIN was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the TURNU SEVERIN?

The TURNU SEVERIN had a tonnage of 1283 tons.

What type of wreck is the TURNU SEVERIN?

The TURNU SEVERIN is classified as a motor vessel.

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