Hms Scotstoun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms scotstoun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 59.982 N,9 53.032 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.999700
  • Longitude: -9.883867
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SCOTSTOUN
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 168.6 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 17046
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H056/40 H056/40 SUNK IN 570000N, 095300W. NCA. H095/39 H095/39 POSN GIVEN AS 570000N, 095600W. IN 1100FMS. (CINC WA). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 200M W OF INISHTRAHULL. (DODS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570000N, 095700W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-ANCHOR LINE SS CALEDONIA. BUILT IN 1925 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. TAKEN OVER BY ADMIRALTY & FITTED OUT AS AN AUX CRUISER. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-25 IN NW APPROACHES. SIX MEN LOST FROM CREW OF 350. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SCOTSTOUN wreck located?

The HMS SCOTSTOUN wreck is located at coordinates 56 59.982 N,9 53.032 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SCOTSTOUN?

The seabed around the HMS SCOTSTOUN lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the HMS SCOTSTOUN sink?

The HMS SCOTSTOUN sank on Jun 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS SCOTSTOUN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SCOTSTOUN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS SCOTSTOUN belong to?

The HMS SCOTSTOUN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SCOTSTOUN?

The HMS SCOTSTOUN had a tonnage of 17046 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SCOTSTOUN?

The HMS SCOTSTOUN is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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