Metrostroy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Metrostroy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		70 12 N,33 20.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 70.200000
  • Longitude: 33.341667
Water Depth 180 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name METROSTROY
Type trawler
Flag RU
Length 59.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 647
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 4, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.4.79 LOST WITHOUT TRACE. PRESUMED SUNK IN 701200N, 332030E APPROX. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN, FEB '79). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY STOCZNIA IM. KOMUNY PARYSKIEJ, GDYNIA. DISAPPEARED IN A BLIZZARD IN THE BARENTS SEA ABOUT 55M E OF VARDO, FAR NE NORWAY, WITH THE LOSS OF 39 CREW MEMBERS. TWO BODIES RECOVERED FROM LIFERAFT. LATER, OIL SLICK AND FISH CRATES WITH VESSEL'S NAME LOCATED ALONG COASTLINE AT VARANGERFJORD. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the METROSTROY wreck located?

The METROSTROY wreck is located at coordinates 70 12 N,33 20.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the METROSTROY?

The seabed around the METROSTROY lies at approximately 180 meters deep.

When did the METROSTROY sink?

The METROSTROY sank on Feb 4, 1979.

When was the wreck of the METROSTROY discovered?

The wreck of the METROSTROY was discovered in 1979.

What country did the METROSTROY belong to?

The METROSTROY belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the METROSTROY?

The METROSTROY had a tonnage of 647 tons.

What type of wreck is the METROSTROY?

The METROSTROY is classified as a trawler.

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