Skipper I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skipper i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 18 N,53 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.300000
  • Longitude: -53.583333
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKIPPER I
Type bulk carrier
Flag PA
Length 169.2 m
Width 24.7 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 14474
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1279/87 9.6.87 LAST KNOWN POSN WAS 411800N, 533500W. (LL 1.5.87). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

29.4.87 REPORTED TAKING ON WATER IN HEAVY SEAS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AT NIGHTFALL 29.4.87. VESSEL COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON FOLLOWING DAY AND WAS PRESUMED SUNK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 18 N,53 35 W
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FAQ

Where is the SKIPPER I wreck located?

The SKIPPER I wreck is located at coordinates 41 18 N,53 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKIPPER I?

The seabed around the SKIPPER I lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the SKIPPER I sink?

The SKIPPER I sank on Apr 30, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SKIPPER I discovered?

The wreck of the SKIPPER I was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SKIPPER I belong to?

The SKIPPER I belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SKIPPER I carrying?

The SKIPPER I was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SKIPPER I?

The SKIPPER I had a tonnage of 14474 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKIPPER I?

The SKIPPER I is classified as a bulk carrier.

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