Scotia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scotia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.639 N,0 43.601 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.643983
  • Longitude: 0.726683
Wreck Depth 24.49 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 24.49
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 5
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details COLLISION TOOK PLACE 20 MILES E X N OF SPURN LTV. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 533736N, 004736E APPROX. H4465/81 18.11.83 EXAM'D 23.2.83 IN 533837N, 004342E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.7 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS, LENGTH 12MTRS. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT, LYING 020/200 DEGS, WITH SHOALEST POINT MIDSHIPS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). BR STD. 3.9.90 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS A TRAWLER. A SECOND TRAWLER WK LIES ABOUT 400YDS SW OF THIS WK. (M OXLADE, TELECON 31.8.90). [9091] QV. 2.3.15 LOCATED IN 5338.640N, 0043.602E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.1MTRS. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 2.5MTRS. (CEFAS, SILVER PIT SURVEY 2014, BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N. BOILER & ENGINE CLEAR IN IMAGE. COLLISION DAMAGE ON PORT BOW. NFS. AMEND DEPTH 24MTRS. SEP 2016/000091757 11.5.17 EXAM'D 30.10.16 IN 5338.639N, 0043.601E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.49MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 24.5MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HEIGHT 2.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT, A STRONG SWATHE SIGNAL WAS DETECTED. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 11, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION WITH SS FALCON.

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FAQ

Where is the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.639 N,0 43.601 E.

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

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24.49 meters and is located at coordinates 53 38.639 N,0 43.601 E.

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

The seabed around the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1918.

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

The wreck of the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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