Lyudvik Svoboda (Aft Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lyudvik svoboda (aft part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 19.487 N,10 53.597 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.324783
  • Longitude: 10.893283
Wreck Depth 5.7 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART)
Type tanker
Flag RU
Length 143 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 10000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4315/78 20.3.85 SANK IN VENTSPILS HBR. (LL 9.3.85). NCA YET. H4315/78 16.5.85 REFLOATED. (LL 26.4.85). H1953 12.10.85 'ENGINE' SECTION AGROUND IN 571931N, 105340E. TEMPORARILY MARKED BY LIGHT, FL(2) 10S, FIXED AT HT OF 15MTRS. (DANISH NM 1727(T)/85). NCA YET. 13.8.86 BEING BROKEN UP IN SITU. (LL 13.8.86). H1953/88 26.7.88 NOW TEMPORARILY MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, LAID ABOUT 100MTRS W OF WK. (DANISH NM 998(T)/88). NCA. HH162/350/01 31.10.90 NOW TEMPORARILY MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, 100MTRS W AND N CARD, 180MTRS NNW OF WK. (DANISH NM 1455(T)/90). NCA. HH162/350/02 29.1.92 LEAST DEPTH OVER REMAINS OF WK REPORTED TO BE 5.7MTRS. ALL BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 1699/91). INS WK 5.7MTRS IN 571931N, 105340E. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

6.3.85 EXPLODED AND SANK ON 6.3.85 WHILE LOADING GASOLINE/NAPHTHA AT VENTSPILS. ALSO REPD TO HAVE BEEN REFUELLING AND TO HAVE BEEN IN BALLAST. AFTER PART OF VESSEL SEPARATED FROM WRECKAGE. BOW SECTION TO BE SCRAPPED. AFTER PART TOWED BY M SALVAGE TUG GERAKL, EN ROUTE FOR YUGOSLAVIA, GROUNDED 6.9.85. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) wreck located?

The LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) wreck is located at coordinates 57 19.487 N,10 53.597 E.

How deep is the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) and where exactly is it located?

The LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) lies at a depth of about 5.7 meters and is located at coordinates 57 19.487 N,10 53.597 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART)?

The seabed around the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) sink?

The LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) sank on Sep 6, 1985.

When was the wreck of the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) discovered?

The wreck of the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) belong to?

The LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART)?

The LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) had a tonnage of 10000 tons.

What type of wreck is the LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART)?

The LYUDVIK SVOBODA (AFT PART) is classified as a tanker.

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