Skaala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skaala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.763 N,3 49.692 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.196050
  • Longitude: -3.828200
Wreck Depth 33.1 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKAALA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 68.7
Sonar Width 11.4
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 322
Tonnage 1129
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 26, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details REPD SUNK IN 501100N, 034910W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SUNK 4M W OF PRAWLE POINT. (LLWW1). H1936/80 2.10.81 LARGE WK EXAM'D 11.4.81 IN 501143N, 034938W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTHS 40-45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS. LYING NNW/SSE. ABOUT 60MTRS LONG. IN ROCKY AREA WHICH RISES SHARPLY TO THE W TO A CHARTED LEAST DEPTH OF 20MTRS. THEREFORE NOT WIRE SWEPT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81, SC 56). R/P. H1310/84/45 7.1.85 WK IN 501144N, 034936W USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS THE 'SKAALA', NAME PLATE [MANUFACTURERS NO.] RECOVERED SOME YEARS AGO. UPRIGHT & COMPLETE. SUPERSTRUCTURE AROUND ENGINE ROOM IS COLLAPSING. MOST OF CARGO REMAINS. PROPELLER IS MISSING. LIES N/S, WITH BOWS N, & STANDS 11MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 10.12.84). NCA. HH090/596/01 16.12.93 EXAM'D 3.7.93 IN 501143.5N, 034937.7W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. LIES 000/180DEGS ON SEABED OF SAND AND SHELL WITH ROCK OUTCROPS AND PINNACLES CLOSE W. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). CHART AS WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.9.98 UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSING ROUND ENGINE ROOM. IRON PROP. POSN GIVEN AS 501112N, 035020W. (DIVER MAGAZINE SEPT 1998). NCA. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5011.763N, 0349.692W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 33.10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 68.7MTRS, WIDTH 11.4MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 322/142 DEGS. UPRIGHT, LARGELY INTACT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-18338). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY BERGENS MEK VAERKS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A HALVORSEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 106 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR ROUEN. TORPEDEOD BY UB-35. 1 MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST TO PORT

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FAQ

Where is the SKAALA wreck located?

The SKAALA wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.763 N,3 49.692 W.

How deep is the SKAALA and where exactly is it located?

The SKAALA lies at a depth of about 33.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.763 N,3 49.692 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKAALA?

The seabed around the SKAALA lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the SKAALA sink?

The SKAALA sank on Dec 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SKAALA discovered?

The wreck of the SKAALA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SKAALA belong to?

The SKAALA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SKAALA carrying?

The SKAALA was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SKAALA?

The SKAALA had a tonnage of 1129 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKAALA?

The SKAALA is classified as a steam ship.

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