Skeldon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skeldon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 40.46 N,2 5.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.674333
  • Longitude: -2.097333
Wreck Depth 2.2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKELDON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 30
Orientation 50
Tonnage 1458
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1934
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4786/34 17.7.34 ST LIES 046DEGS, 1.63C FROM PIERRES DES PORTES. (FRENCH NM 26 1168 34 & LL). - NM 1167/34. H4786/34 26.2.36 BUOY DELETED. (FRENCH NM 8/485). - NM 411/36. 21.9.77 ST, NAME GIVEN, IN 484030N, 020544W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). NCA. H1271/80 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 5645 & FRENCH 844 [1979 EDN'S]. BR STD. 15.11.91 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7130 [1991 EDN, STS TO CHART]. NE 2700. 10.2.97 REFERRED TO AS WK 2.2MTRS IN 484031N, 020545W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1997). BR STD. 23.12.97 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7130 [1997 EDN, STS TO CHART]. NC 2700. 10.2.98 LOCATED BY DIVERS 24.6.96. MANY ENGINE PARTS IDENTIFIABLE, BUT ARE DISPERSED. 1 BOILER, 1 CONDENSER, 1 PISTON, 1 LENGTH OF SHAFT 30CM DIAMETER & 30MTRS LONG. NUMEROUS PIECES OF HULL SPREAD OVER SEABED. WK IS ORIENTATED 230DEGS. LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). THIS WRECK IS NO LONGER CHARTED ON FRENCH 7130 [1997 EDN] [LARGEST SCALE]. SCALE TOO SMALL TO CHART, PLOTS CLOSE AGAINST DRYING ROCKS. RETAIN AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. 26.1.99 NOW WK 2.2MTRS IN 4840.518N, 0205.755W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). NCA. EXISTING STS. 20.11.02 SHOWN IN 4840.460N, 0205.840W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7130 [INT 1754] [3RD EDN 2002]. ADOPTED AS BA 2700 [PUBLISHED 1998]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 17, 2018

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FAQ

Where is the SKELDON wreck located?

The SKELDON wreck is located at coordinates 48 40.46 N,2 5.84 W.

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

The SKELDON lies at a depth of about 2.2 meters and is located at coordinates 48 40.46 N,2 5.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKELDON?

The seabed around the SKELDON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SKELDON sink?

The SKELDON sank on Jun 1, 1934.

When was the wreck of the SKELDON discovered?

The wreck of the SKELDON was discovered in 1934.

What country did the SKELDON belong to?

The SKELDON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SKELDON?

The SKELDON had a tonnage of 1458 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKELDON?

The SKELDON is classified as a steam ship.

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