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The MS Mikhail Lermontov was a Soviet ocean liner used for cruise service. On 16 February 1986, while navigating near New Zealand's South Island, the vessel struck a submerged rock and sank in the Marlborough Sounds. One crew member died in the incident, and the wreck now rests on its side at diveable depth.
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What happened to the MS Mikhail Lermontov?
The Soviet ocean liner struck a submerged rock and sank on 16 February 1986. The accident occurred near New Zealand’s South Island in the Marlborough Sounds.
Where is the wreck of the MS Mikhail Lermontov?
The wreck rests in the Marlborough Sounds, a coastal region of New Zealand’s South Island. It has become a significant maritime site and a destination associated with wreck diving.
Was anyone killed when the MS Mikhail Lermontov sank?
One crew member died in the sinking. The ship had been operating as a Soviet cruise liner when it struck the submerged rock.
What type of ship was the Mikhail Lermontov?
The MS Mikhail Lermontov was an ocean liner used for cruise service. It was a Soviet vessel before the 1986 disaster in New Zealand waters.
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