Skerryvore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skerryvore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.746067
  • Longitude: 0.650817
Wreck Depth 24.67 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKERRYVORE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 16.5
Shadow Height 8.5
Orientation 241
Tonnage 3371
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1910
Bottom Texture 1,17,4
Scour Dimensions 175.0,,003.0,050.0
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 13.5.75 EXAM'D 15.10.74 IN 504441N, 003908E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR APPROX 3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 95MTRS. LIES 068/248DEGS ON EDGE OF A BANK. (HMS EGERIA, 1.1.75). CHART AS WK 23.5MTRS. BR STD. H4121/76 4.8.76 POSN CONFIRMED. DCS3 HT 9.7MTRS. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). 4.8.76 WK LOCATED BY HMS BRONINGTON. NOT EXAM'D BY DIVERS DUE TO STRONG TIDE. SONAR REVEALED LARGE CARGO VESSEL, 90FT LONG, 30FT WIDE, WITH TWO LARGE HATCHES. (ISS, HI 41/76). 26.4.78 CORRECTED POSN FROM HIFIX 504442N, 003907E [OGB]. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3823/78 3.5.78 STANDS 41FT HIGH IN 504442N, 003907E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. GEN DEPTH 120FT. BELL RECOVERED - IDENTIFIED AS 'SKERRYVORE'. CARGO IRON ORE. IRON PROPELLER. (E GILES, 28.6.78). SEP 2013/000030456 4.3.13 LOCATED 5.2012 IN 5044.754N, 0039.016E [WGD]. LENGTH 57MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. (GARDLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, S HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15; IN 5044.767N, 0039.051E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.34MTRS, GEN DEPTH32MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. SCOUR 175MTRS TOWARDS 050, SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2022/000014872 9.3.22 LOCATED 2.6.20; IN 5044.766N, 0039.046E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.67MTRS, GEN DEPTH 33MTRS, LENGTH 105 MTRS, WIDTH 16.5 MTRS, HT 8.5 MTRS, ORIENTATION 061/241.NFS. (ABPMER, HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 2.6.20) RETAIN NDW 23.34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FARRAR, GROVES & CO. PASSAGE VILLARICIOS FOR ROTTERDAM. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GERMAN BARQUE J C VINNEN (3166 TONS). 22 LIVES LOST, ONLY 1 SURVIVOR. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the SKERRYVORE wreck located?

The SKERRYVORE wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E.

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

The SKERRYVORE lies at a depth of about 24.67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKERRYVORE?

The seabed around the SKERRYVORE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the SKERRYVORE sink?

The SKERRYVORE sank on May 15, 1910.

When was the wreck of the SKERRYVORE discovered?

The wreck of the SKERRYVORE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SKERRYVORE belong to?

The SKERRYVORE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SKERRYVORE carrying?

The SKERRYVORE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SKERRYVORE?

The SKERRYVORE had a tonnage of 3371 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKERRYVORE?

The SKERRYVORE is classified as a steam ship.

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