Skagerak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Skagerak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.713 N,1 16.528 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.978550
  • Longitude: 1.275467
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKAGERAK
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 68.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1283
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/41 POSN 515842N, 011637E AMENDED TO 515841N, 011638E. INS DW AND GREEN CAN BUOY CLOSE E. - NM 2312/42. INS GREEN CAN LT BUOY GP FL (2) G 10SEC IN LIEU OF G CAN BUOY. - NM 547/43. H03446/42 3.5.51 DELETE WK AND G LT BUOY. - NM 823/51.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MINED. PASSAGE TYNE FOR ISPWICH. BROKE IN TWO. (DOD).

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FAQ

Where is the SKAGERAK wreck located?

The SKAGERAK wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.713 N,1 16.528 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKAGERAK?

The seabed around the SKAGERAK lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SKAGERAK sink?

The SKAGERAK sank on Aug 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SKAGERAK discovered?

The wreck of the SKAGERAK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SKAGERAK belong to?

The SKAGERAK belonged to DK.

What cargo was the SKAGERAK carrying?

The SKAGERAK was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the SKAGERAK?

The SKAGERAK had a tonnage of 1283 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKAGERAK?

The SKAGERAK is classified as a steam ship.

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