Kapitan Shvetsov Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kapitan shvetsov Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 31.772 N,100 36.54 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.529533
  • Longitude: 100.609000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KAPITAN SHVETSOV
Type tanker
Flag RU
Length 115.8 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4198
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers W CARDINAL BUOY, Q(9)15S
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck KAPITAN SHVETSOV located at coordinates 13 31.772 N, 100 36.54 E in the Chao Phraya River near Bangkok Port. The vessel sank between light buoys 26 and 27 without blocking the main navigation channel. Initially marked by a West cardinal light buoy emitting Q(9)15S, the wreck history includes reports from January and February 1996 before being marked as dead and deleted from charts in September 1997 per Thai Notice to Mariners.

Surveying Details

HH515/408/02 26.1.96 SANK BETWEEN LIGHT BUOYS 26 AND 27. DOES NOT BLOCK THE NAVIGATION CHANNEL OF THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER AND THE EXIT TO BANGKOK PORT. (LL, 19 & 20.1.96). AWAIT THAI NM. HH515/408/02 14.2.96 NEW WK IN 133140N, 1003644E, MARKED BY W CARDINAL BUOY CLOSE BY. (MV RATHA BHUM, TELEX DTD 8.2.96). - NM 850/96. HH515/408/02 26.4.96 WK IN 133140.3N, 1003643.8E. MARKED BY W CARDINAL LT BUOY, Q(9)15S. (THAI NM 7/2539(T)). - NM 1770/96. HH515/408/02 9.9.97 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 112 [19TH EDN MAR '97]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 3661/97.

Circumstances of loss

20.1.96 SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M CONTAINER VESSEL NANTA BHUM. CREW OF 28 RESCUED. CAUSED A HUGE OIL SLICK IN THE RIVER. (LL, 19 & 20.1.96)

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FAQ

Where is the KAPITAN SHVETSOV wreck located?

The KAPITAN SHVETSOV wreck is located at coordinates 13 31.772 N,100 36.54 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KAPITAN SHVETSOV?

The seabed around the KAPITAN SHVETSOV lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KAPITAN SHVETSOV sink?

The KAPITAN SHVETSOV sank on Jan 18, 1996.

When was the wreck of the KAPITAN SHVETSOV discovered?

The wreck of the KAPITAN SHVETSOV was discovered in 1996.

What country did the KAPITAN SHVETSOV belong to?

The KAPITAN SHVETSOV belonged to RU.

What cargo was the KAPITAN SHVETSOV carrying?

The KAPITAN SHVETSOV was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the KAPITAN SHVETSOV?

The KAPITAN SHVETSOV had a tonnage of 4198 tons.

What type of wreck is the KAPITAN SHVETSOV?

The KAPITAN SHVETSOV is classified as a tanker.

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