Skagerak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skagerak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 31.67 N,9 39.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.527833
  • Longitude: 9.665167
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SKAGERAK
Type ferry
Flag NO
Length 87.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 2750
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 7, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2019

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as the SKAGERAK is located in the Skagerrak Strait at coordinates 57 31.67 N, 9 39.91 E. This shipwreck, documented by the UK Hydrographic Office, is identified as a submerged wreck with a depth clearance of 18.0 meters. Historical surveying data tracks the wreck position through various updates, confirming its status as an established maritime obstruction in the region. Navigational charts, including German and Danish publications, consistently record the SKAGERAK wreck at an 18.0-meter depth, providing essential safety information for vessels navigating the Skagerrak waters.

Surveying Details

H2216/66 6.10.66 INS DW IN 573100N, 094030E WITH G CON BUOY FL.G CLOSE W. (DANISH NM 1349/66). - NM 1890/66. H2216/66 11.5.67 AMEND POSN TO 573142N, 094000E. (DANISH NM 667/67). BR STD. H2216/66 10.11.67 AMEND TO WK 18.0MTRS & DELETE LT BUOY. (DANISH NM 1562/67). - NM 2077/67. 19.10.76 SHOWN AS WK 18.0MTRS ON GER 63 [1971]. 28.7.88 WK 18.0 MTRS SHOWN ON DANISH 92 [1980]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1965 BY AALOBORG VAERFT A/D, AALBORG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KRISTIANSANDS DAMPSKIPSSELSKAP. PASSAGE KRISTIANSAND, NORWAY, FOR HIRTSHALS, DENMARK. CARRYING 98 PASSENGERS, 47 CREW, 30 CARS AND 7 RAILWAY CARRIAGES. HEAVY SEAS STOVE IN THE SIDE CAR PORTS, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE VESSEL TOOK ON A HEAVY LIST. ABANDONED WITH ONLY ONE MAN LOST. CAPSIZED AND SANK. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SKAGERAK wreck located?

The SKAGERAK wreck is located at coordinates 57 31.67 N,9 39.91 E.

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

The SKAGERAK lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 57 31.67 N,9 39.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKAGERAK?

The seabed around the SKAGERAK lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SKAGERAK sink?

The SKAGERAK sank on Sep 7, 1966.

When was the wreck of the SKAGERAK discovered?

The wreck of the SKAGERAK was discovered in 1966.

What country did the SKAGERAK belong to?

The SKAGERAK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SKAGERAK carrying?

The SKAGERAK was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the SKAGERAK?

The SKAGERAK had a tonnage of 2750 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKAGERAK?

The SKAGERAK is classified as a ferry.

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