Zalesje Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Zalesje Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 5 N,14 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.083333
  • Longitude: -14.916667
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ZALESJE
Type stern trawler
Flag RU
Tonnage 2435
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 26.6.75 26.6.75 SANK IN 480500N, 145500W APPROX. (LL 24.6.75). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY VOLKSWERFT STRALSUND, STRALSUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE USSR. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV 'IONIC'. WAS HOLED ON PORT SIDE TO WATERLINE ABAFT THE BRIDGE & SANK SLOWLY. NO CREW LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ZALESJE wreck located?

The ZALESJE wreck is located at coordinates 48 5 N,14 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ZALESJE?

The seabed around the ZALESJE lies at approximately 4400 meters deep.

When did the ZALESJE sink?

The ZALESJE sank on Jun 22, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ZALESJE discovered?

The wreck of the ZALESJE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ZALESJE belong to?

The ZALESJE belonged to RU.

What was the tonnage of the ZALESJE?

The ZALESJE had a tonnage of 2435 tons.

What type of wreck is the ZALESJE?

The ZALESJE is classified as a stern trawler.

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