Skodsburg (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skodsburg (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.68 N,1 53.202 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.428000
  • Longitude: 1.886700
Wreck Depth 33.019 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 29.4
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 1.9
Orientation 119
Tonnage 1697
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 250.0,,003.8,002.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H1787/16 21.3.16 SUNK IN 522600N, 015310E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 151/16. 1923 AMENDED TO DW. NE 1543. H2615/28 28.4.28 NOT FOUND. (TH L3552/23). DELETE. - NM. H5371/51 2.1.61 LUCAS WIRE DRIFT SWEPT SMLS 323 AND 325 28.6.51 IN 522540N, 015321E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 103FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 105FT IN GEN DEPTH 115FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 12FT. VERY SMALL WRECK. SWEPT BY SONAR. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 31.8.51). CHART AS WK 17FMS. BR STD. H6285/69 27.1.70 LOCATED IN 522539N, 015306E USING DECCA. FOUND DURING PIPE-TOWING SURVEY USING MAGNETOMETER, E/S AND SIDESCAN SONAR. NCA. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 31MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 31.8.82 EXAM'D 25.2.82 IN 522539N, 015319E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.7 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 6.6MTRS [MAST], LENGTH 34.4M, BEAM 6.6MTRS. LYING 116/296DEGS, BOWS SE. UPRIGHT WITH BOW & STERN IN SAND. MAST STILL IN PLACE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). AMEND TO WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2874/82. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5225.680N, 0153.202E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.01MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS, LENGTH 29.4MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HEIGHT 1.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 119/299 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 250MTRS, 3.8MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 002 DEGS. WRECK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW ORLEANS TO HELSINGBORG. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 25.68 N,1 53.202 E
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FAQ

Where is the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.68 N,1 53.202 E.

How deep is the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33.019 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.68 N,1 53.202 E.

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

The seabed around the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 20, 1916.

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

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

What country did the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY)?

The SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1697 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKODSBURG (POSSIBLY)?

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

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