Kursk (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Kursk (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 37.027 N,37 34.262 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.617117
  • Longitude: 37.571033
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KURSK (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag RU
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH306/410/03 23.1.02 AREA TEMP DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, RADIUS 6M, LEGEND 'EXPLOSIVES' CENTRED ON 6937.0N, 3735.0E. (RUSSIAN NM 47/7223/01). NCA. HH306/410/03 23.1.02 AREA TEMP DANGEROUS FOR NAVIGATION WAS BOUNDED BY 6955.0N, 3845.0E; 6920.0N AND 3830.0E. SALVAGE WAS COMPLETED IN OCT 2001. AREA CONTINUES TO BE TEMPORARILY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE EXPLOSIVE OBJECTS IN THE FIRST (?FWD) COMPARTMENT STILL ON THE SEABED. (RUSSIAN FEDERATION, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, FAX DTD 15.1.02). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 21.6.02 5 TON SECTION OF BOW RAISED BY RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES. OTHER WRECKAGE INCLUDING PART OF A TORPEDO TUBE AND HIGH PRESSURE AIR CYLINDER RAISED EARLIER. (LL, 21.6.02). NCA. HH306/410/04 26.2.03 AREA OF OBSTNS WITH RADIUS 3 CABLES CENTRED ON 6937.0N, 3734.5E [PUK]. (RUSSIAN NM 7/797/03). INS AS OBSTN (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED). - NM 1592/03.
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2019

Circumstances of loss

HAD MAJOR EXPLOSION IN FORE ENDS, PROBABLY DUE TO UNSTABLE FUEL IN A TORPEDO. SANK AT ONCE. ALL HANDS LOST. AFTER PART LATER SALVAGED.

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FAQ

Where is the KURSK (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KURSK (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 69 37.027 N,37 34.262 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KURSK (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KURSK (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KURSK (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KURSK (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2001.

What country did the KURSK (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KURSK (PROBABLY) belonged to RU.

What type of wreck is the KURSK (PROBABLY)?

The KURSK (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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