Skopelos Sky (After Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skopelos sky (after part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.414 N,4 52.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.590233
  • Longitude: -4.875717
Wreck Depth 1.6 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART)
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 104.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 8.8
Sonar Width 8.8
Shadow Height 3.7
Tonnage 1652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,oil,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1979
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.1,
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2613/78 18.12.79 H2613/78 18.12.79 POSN 300MTRS W OF DOYDEN PT. OIL DRUMS WASHED ASHORE ON N.CORNISH COAST. WK CONTINUES TO BREAK UP. CARGO HOLDS APPEAR TO BE EMPTY. (LL, 18 & 21.12.79). CHART AS ST IN 503524N, 045237W [OGB]. BR STD. H2613/78 2.1.80 H2613/78 2.1.80 POSN REPORTED AS APPROX 300MTRS SSW FROM DOYDEN PT - HARD IN AGAINST CLIFF. BOW ONLY SHOWING NOW, STERN AND SUPERSTRUCTURE BROKEN AWAY AND COMPLETELY COVERED. (K MCLEAN, 31.12.79). AMEND TO ST PA IN 503515N, 045226W [OGB]. BR STD. 26.8.80 26.8.80 WK BEING SALVAGED. VERY LITTLE LEFT OF SUPERSTRUCTURE (K ATHERTON). NCA. 28.5.82 28.5.82 WELL BROKEN UP. FORWARD PART SALVAGED. STERN PART REMAINS. (BSAC WK REGISTER,VOL V). NCA. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5035.283N, 0452.498W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 5.10.11 SEP 2011/000176520 5.10.11 LOCATED IN 5035.416N, 0452.546W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.63 IN GEN DEPTH 4.1MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HN DTD 26.9.11 FOR HI 1157). AMEND WK 1.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 6.10.09 IN 5035.414N, 0452.543W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 1.63 IN GEN DEPTH 4.2MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 8.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.8MTRS, HT 3.67MTRS. LIES 138/318 DEGS (SIC). (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). SINGLE ITEM, ?ENGINE. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

18.12.79 ENGINE FAILURE DURING STORM WHILST EN-ROUTE GARSTEN TO ALGIERS WITH CARGO OF LUBRICATING OIL ON PALLETTS AND IN DRUMS. UNABLE TO ANCHOR. RAN AGROUND. (LL, 18.12.79).

General Comments

SINGLE ITEM, ?ENGINE

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FAQ

Where is the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) wreck located?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.414 N,4 52.543 W.

How deep is the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) and where exactly is it located?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) lies at a depth of about 1.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.414 N,4 52.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART)?

The seabed around the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) sink?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) sank on Dec 15, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) discovered?

The wreck of the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) belong to?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) carrying?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) was carrying containers,oil,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART)?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) had a tonnage of 1652 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART)?

The SKOPELOS SKY (AFTER PART) is classified as a carrier.

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