Skerries (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Skerries (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.013 N,4 46.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.650217
  • Longitude: -4.767800
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKERRIES (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4278
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 4, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4827/75 25.1.77 WK EXAM'D 11.11.76 IN 533804N, 044922W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 29.2 IN GEN DEPTH 45.0MTRS. LENGTH 115MTRS. DCS3 HT 15MTRS. LIES 060/240 DEGS. SEDIMENTARY SEABED. HIGHEST PART IS AT W END. (HMS FOX, HN DTD 30.12.76 FOR HI 54/76). INS AS WK 29MTRS. - NM 551/77. DATA RE-ASSESSED. BELIEVED TO BE WK IN 535110N, 042139W. SEE [7390]. AMEND DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2022000201003 20.1.23 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2022. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1708). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CLYDE SHIPPING CO LTD, GLASGOW. SCREW, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES, 410HP. MACHINERY BY RANKIN & BLACKMORE, GREENOCK. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR BARRY. SUNK BY MINE LAID BY U-80. MASTER & ONE CREW MEMBER LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.013 N,4 46.068 W.

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

The seabed around the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 4, 1916.

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

The wreck of the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY)?

The SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4278 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKERRIES (POSSIBLY)?

The SKERRIES (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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