Berezovets (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Berezovets (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		68 42.6 N,46 9.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 68.710000
  • Longitude: 46.165000
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION)
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 419
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater Wreck Berezovets Aft Section located at coordinates 68 42.6 N, 46 9.9 E in the Barents Sea near the Russian coast features the sunken remains of the vessel reported in December 1990 and noted as a dangerous underwater obstruction not yet shown on local Russian charts

Surveying Details

HH301/350/01 28.12.90 AFT PART OF VESSEL REPD SUNK IN 684236N, 460954E. (LL 28.11.90). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. SEP 2009/000132550 8.9.09 NOT SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 12011 [2005 EDN, CORR TO 6.6.09, 1:200,000]. NOT YET CHARTED ON BA CHARTS. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1990 AT VELIKIY USTYUG. PASSAGE TO FAR EAST OF SOVIET UNION TO BEGIN TRADING WHEN A SEVERE STORM WAS ENCOUNTERED IN BARENTS SEA. HEAVY WEATHER & CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO BREAK IN TWO, WITH THE AFTPART SINKING BETWEEN MYS KANIN NOS & OSTROV KOLGUYEV. THE BOW SECTION WAS TAKEN TO ARCHANGEL BY OCEAN-GOING TUG. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 68 42.6 N,46 9.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION)?

The seabed around the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1990.

What was the tonnage of the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION)?

The BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 419 tons.

What type of wreck is the BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION)?

The BEREZOVETS (AFT SECTION) is classified as a motor vessel.

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