Nova Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nova Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.62 N,14 29.148 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.310333
  • Longitude: 14.485800
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name NOVA
Type carrier
Flag SE
Length 72.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1504
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.12.72 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK OFF YSTAD BETWEEN SANDHAMMAREN AND BORNHOLM. (LLOYDS VOL.210) NCA YET. H3144/69 9.2.73 WK PA 30MTRS IN 551836N, 142854E. (COPENHAGEN NM 86/73) BR STD. 27.6.74 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 839 [1974 EDN]. NCA. 30.8.01 SHOWN AS WK 30MTRS IN 5518.600N, 1428.800E [WGD] ON DANISH 189 [5TH EDN FEB'98, REPRINT FEB'00]. BR STD. HH333/730/06 6.3.06 NOW WK 34.5MTRS IN 5518.620N, 1429.148E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 8/277/06). AMEND WK 34MTRS. BR STD. HH333/730/06 27.4.06 NOW WK 33.9MTRS. (DANISH NM 15/397/06). AMEND WK 33MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1963 BY A/B GAVLE VARG, GEFLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SVEN WIRSTROM. PASSAGE PASSAGE ST MALO FOR HALLSTAVIK. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH GREEK M BULK CARRIER 'THEOFANO LIVANOS' IN FOG. 1 MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the NOVA wreck located?

The NOVA wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.62 N,14 29.148 E.

How deep is the NOVA and where exactly is it located?

The NOVA lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.62 N,14 29.148 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NOVA?

The seabed around the NOVA lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the NOVA sink?

The NOVA sank on Dec 15, 1972.

When was the wreck of the NOVA discovered?

The wreck of the NOVA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NOVA belong to?

The NOVA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the NOVA carrying?

The NOVA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the NOVA?

The NOVA had a tonnage of 1504 tons.

What type of wreck is the NOVA?

The NOVA is classified as a carrier.

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