Cholmogory (Or Kholmogory) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cholmogory (or kholmogory) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.771 N,7 48.616 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.879517
  • Longitude: 7.810267
Wreck Depth 16.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY)
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Tonnage 2332
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1959
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details 2.4.59 DW REPORTED IN 535248N, 074825E. (HYDRODIENST 26.3.59) - NAVEAMS 6462 & 6467 ISSUED. H2072/59 7.7.59 WK (AWASH) IN 535248N, 074824E, BUOYS CLOSE NW & SE. (HAMBURG NM 1731/59) - NM 1185/59. H2072/59 19.12.63 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 16.0MTRS [8FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4590/63) - NM 2546/63. H4507/61 17.11.71 REPD AS WK SW 16MTRS [8FMS 3FT] IN 535248N, 074845E. (HAMBURG NM 3890/71) BR STD. H4344/72 12.7.73 BUOYS ARE: G CONL LT BUOY, QKFL.G CLOSE W & G SPAR, RAREFL CLOSE NNW. (HAMBURG NM 2302/73) - NM 1500/73. H4634/74 4.11.75 NOTED BY HMS RECLAIM AS VERY DANGEROUS WRECK. (FLEET PORT GUIDE FOR BREMERHAVEN, 1975) H3575/75 17.3.82 H3575/75 17.3.82 BUOYS ARE: N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, V.Q CLOSE NNE & W CARD SPAR CLOSE SW. (HAMBURG NM 499/82) - NM 782/82. 8.9.87 SHOWN AS WK SW 16MTRS & BUOYED ON GERMAN 87D [REPRINT 1986]. NC 3761. HH328/520/01 14.10.91 BUOYS DELETED. (GERMAN NM 37/2/91) - NM 2690/91. 9.3.94 WK SW 16MTRS, LEGEND WKS, SHOWN IN 535251N, 074839E ON GERMAN 2D [18TH EDN 1993]. NE 3368 & BR STD. 1.8.15 SW WK IN 5352.771N, 0748.616E [WGD] SHOWN ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 16.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

Circumstances of loss

23.3.59 VESSEL, BULT 1930 BY BALTIC S.B. & ENG. WORKS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH GERMAN MV BISCHOFSTEIN IN FOGGY CONDITIONS. ON PASSGE ANTWERP TO VENTSPILS. MOST OF CREW RESCUED. (LL, 23.3.59, LL 14.4.59, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) wreck located?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.771 N,7 48.616 E.

How deep is the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) and where exactly is it located?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) lies at a depth of about 16.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.771 N,7 48.616 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY)?

The seabed around the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) sink?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) sank on Mar 22, 1959.

When was the wreck of the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) belong to?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) belonged to RU.

What cargo was the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) carrying?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY)?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) had a tonnage of 2332 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY)?

The CHOLMOGORY (OR KHOLMOGORY) is classified as a steam ship.

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