Svinta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Svinta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 56.855 N,2 33.189 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.947583
  • Longitude: -2.553150
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SVINTA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 71 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 33
Tonnage 1267
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 006.0,,003.9,033
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0276/39 13.4.41 SMALL NON-SUB CONTACT IN 585700N, 023330W ON 13.4.41. (NAVAL OFFICER IN CHARGE, KIRKWALL) NCA., 3.3.45 [NO DATE] ESCORT GROUP 17 REPD WK IN 585648N, 023318W. POSN ACCURATE. BETWEEN 3.3.45-1.4.45. (AUBD 315/2). HH091/137/01 29.3.07 EXAM'D 9.8.06 IN 5856.8553N, 0233.1886W [WGD] USING DPGS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.8 IN GEN DEPTH 61.7MTRS. SCOUR 3.9MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 6MTRS TOWARDS 033DEGS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 033/213DEGS WITH BOWS SW. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). PROBABLY '3-ISLAND' VESSEL WITH HOLDS COLLAPSED AND CARGO SPREAD OUT. INS AS WK 57MTRS. BR STD. 18.5.07 CONSIDERED FROM SONAR DIMENSIONS THAT THIS IS PROBABLY THE SVINTA, AND AGREES WITH U 57 SINKING REPORT. (K HEATH, E- MAIL 23.4.07) NCA. 20.6.08 DIVED ON 19.6.08. CONFIRMED TO BE SVINTA. WK IS UPRIGHT, WITH 2 BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. CARGO OF COAL SCATTERED ON SEABED. (K HEATH, TELECON 19.6.08) 6.11.08 BUILDER'S PLATE RECOVERED FROM WRECK, FURTHER CONFIRMATION THAT VESSEL IS THE SVINTA. (K HEATH, TELECON 6.11.08) NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Circumstances of loss

20.3.40 ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PRESTN FOR OSLO. ABANDONED AFTER ATTACK BY AIRCRAFT ON 20.3.40. TAKEN IN TOW BY A TUG BUT WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U 57 THE NEXT DAY. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). BUILT 1916 BY NV SCHEEPSBOWWERF DE NOORD, AABLASSERDAM WITH 2 BOILERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S WILLIAM HANSEN'S REDERI. (K HEATH)

General Comments

?3-ISLAND VESSEL, HOLDS COLLAPSED & CARGO SPREAD OUT

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FAQ

Where is the SVINTA wreck located?

The SVINTA wreck is located at coordinates 58 56.855 N,2 33.189 W.

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

The SVINTA lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 58 56.855 N,2 33.189 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SVINTA?

The seabed around the SVINTA lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the SVINTA sink?

The SVINTA sank on Mar 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SVINTA discovered?

The wreck of the SVINTA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SVINTA belong to?

The SVINTA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SVINTA carrying?

The SVINTA was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the SVINTA?

The SVINTA had a tonnage of 1267 tons.

What type of wreck is the SVINTA?

The SVINTA is classified as a steam ship.

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