Sveaborg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sveaborg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 52 N,7 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.866667
  • Longitude: -7.566667
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVEABORG
Type tanker
Flag SE
Tonnage 9076
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the SVEABORG is located at coordinates 62 52 N, 7 34 W in the deep waters of the Norwegian Sea, situated northwest of the Faroe Islands. Historical records from the UK Hydrographic Office confirm the sinking position of this vessel, which lies at a depth exceeding 600 meters. Originally documented as a wreck site on nautical charts, the site remains a point of interest for maritime history researchers studying World War II submarine successes. Due to the extreme depth and the passage of time, the structural condition of the SVEABORG is categorized as a deep-water obstruction, serving as a permanent underwater feature in this remote section of the North Atlantic.

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 625200N, 073400W. (D.S.N.E.). 14.1.75 SHOWN AS WKS ON USNOO BO 114. 20.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. PLOTS IN OVER 600MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-37. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SVEABORG wreck located?

The SVEABORG wreck is located at coordinates 62 52 N,7 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVEABORG?

The seabed around the SVEABORG lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the SVEABORG sink?

The SVEABORG sank on Apr 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SVEABORG discovered?

The wreck of the SVEABORG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SVEABORG belong to?

The SVEABORG belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the SVEABORG?

The SVEABORG had a tonnage of 9076 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVEABORG?

The SVEABORG is classified as a tanker.

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