Volgoneft 248 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Volgoneft 248 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 36.44 N,28 56.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.607333
  • Longitude: 28.941167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VOLGONEFT 248
Type tanker
Flag RU
Length 132.6 m
Width 16.9 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 3463
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1999
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH392/430/02 5.1.99 SANK NEAR ISTANBUL. (LL 30.12.99). POSN 4036.5N, 2856.5E FOR FILING ONLY. 25.2.00 STERN SECTION HAS BEEN EMPTIED OF 1000 TONS OF OIL CARGO, REFLOATED AND REMOVED FROM THE SITE. ANOTHER 1000 TONS OF CARGO REMAINS TO BE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF THE BOW SECTION. HOPE TO COMPLETE THIS WITHIN ANOTHER TWO MONTHS. (OMAR DALVAGE CO, LTR IN LL 23.2.00). NCA. 27.6.00 FOREPEAK FWD OF CARGO TANKS LIFTED. (LL, 23.6.00, ARTICLE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2018

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED IN HEAVY WINDS WHILE WAITING OFF ISTANBUL. BROKE IN TWO. FRONT HALF SANK AND STERN SECTION REMAINED AFLOAT. CREW OF 17 RECOVERED. 1000 TONS OF HEAVY FUEL OIL SPILT.

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FAQ

Where is the VOLGONEFT 248 wreck located?

The VOLGONEFT 248 wreck is located at coordinates 40 36.44 N,28 56.47 E.

When did the VOLGONEFT 248 sink?

The VOLGONEFT 248 sank on Dec 28, 1999.

When was the wreck of the VOLGONEFT 248 discovered?

The wreck of the VOLGONEFT 248 was discovered in 1999.

What country did the VOLGONEFT 248 belong to?

The VOLGONEFT 248 belonged to RU.

What cargo was the VOLGONEFT 248 carrying?

The VOLGONEFT 248 was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the VOLGONEFT 248?

The VOLGONEFT 248 had a tonnage of 3463 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLGONEFT 248?

The VOLGONEFT 248 is classified as a tanker.

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