Scantic (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Scantic (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.812 N,7 8.148 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.263533
  • Longitude: -7.135800
Wreck Depth 83 m
Water Depth 88 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCANTIC (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 43.3 m
Sonar Length 58
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 170
Tonnage 327
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4363/64 19.1.65 H4363/64 19.1.65 SANK ABOUT 50M OFF S COAST OF IRELAND. (LL). 8.12.64 SANK IN 511000N, 071500W APPROX. (MV ARTHUR ALBRIGHT, HN 8.12.64). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 24/65. HH090/598/01 8.2.94 HH090/598/01 8.2.94 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN BUT INTACT WK OF SIMILAR DIMENSIONS EXAM'D 30.6.93 IN 511548.7N, 070808.9W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 83.0 IN GEN DEPTH 88MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS, LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS. LIES 170/350DEG. SLIGHT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 598). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK DURING A FORCE 9 GALE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.812 N,7 8.148 W
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FAQ

Where is the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.812 N,7 8.148 W.

How deep is the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 83 meters and is located at coordinates 51 15.812 N,7 8.148 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 88 meters deep.

When did the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 7, 1964.

When was the wreck of the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1964.

What country did the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY)?

The SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 327 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCANTIC (POSSIBLY)?

The SCANTIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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