Svyet Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Svyet Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
41 39.117 N,41 39.167 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 15 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Sea Level |
| Name | SVYET |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | RU |
| Orientation | 45 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1920 |
| Last Detection Year | 1924 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | H5743/20 13.8.20 H5743/20 13.8.20 ST IN 413907N, 413910E APPROX, OR 028DEGS, 3.1C FROM PETROLEUM MOLE LT HO. FUNNEL AND 1 MAST STANDING WITH UPPER DECK AWASH. (HMS AJAX, HN NO.2 DTD 11.7.20). - NM 1410/20. H68/24 3.1.24 H68/24 3.1.24 NOW DW MARKED BY E SPAR BUOY. (PETROGRAD NM 344/168/23). - NM 126/24. H6962/31 6.10.31 H6962/31 6.10.31 DELETE (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMEND TO DEAD. - NM. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 18, 2008 |
Circumstances of loss
17.6.20 CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE THE PETROLEUM HARBOUR AT BATUM AND WAS TOWED OUT BY HMS SWALLOW ON 17.6.20 AND LEFT TO BURN FOR 3 WEEKS. (HMS AJAX).