Spartak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Spartak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
64 30 N,40 37 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 64.500000
  • Longitude: 40.616667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARTAK
Type motor vessel
Flag RU
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1504
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH301/350/01 6.6.89 SANK IN 12.5MTRS IN RIVER SEVERNAYA DIVINA. SALVAGE FEASIBLE BUT NO PLANS YET. (LL, 19 & 31.5.89). FOR FILING ONLY. HH301/350/01 14.9.89 WK RAISED 4.8.89. TO BE SCRAPPED IN SPAIN. (LL, 6.9.89). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 19, 2007

Circumstances of loss

31.5.89 STRUCK SUPPORT OF BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION WHILE LEAVING ARCHANGEL FOR MEZEN. WAS HOLED AND SANK WITHIN 10 MINS. (LL, 19 & 31.5.89)

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FAQ

Where is the SPARTAK wreck located?

The SPARTAK wreck is located at coordinates 64 30 N,40 37 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARTAK?

The seabed around the SPARTAK lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SPARTAK sink?

The SPARTAK sank on May 8, 1989.

When was the wreck of the SPARTAK discovered?

The wreck of the SPARTAK was discovered in 1989.

What country did the SPARTAK belong to?

The SPARTAK belonged to RU.

What cargo was the SPARTAK carrying?

The SPARTAK was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SPARTAK?

The SPARTAK had a tonnage of 1504 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARTAK?

The SPARTAK is classified as a motor vessel.