Skulda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skulda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0.593 N,3 26.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.009883
  • Longitude: -3.449850
Wreck Depth 18.44 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKULDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 56.32
Sonar Width 14.65
Shadow Height 2.34
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1906
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK 4M E OF FORTH BRIDGE, IN 14FMS. (LLOYDS). NCA. POSN 560109N, 031612W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 18.7.98 POSSIBLY UNKNOWN WK CHARTED IN 560114N, 031827W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). [SEE WK NO 2804]. 4.5.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED. COLLISION TOOK PLACE 600FT W OF BEAMER ROCK, WITH SKULDA SINKING 1.3M W OF BEAMER ROCK, IN 5600.567N, 0326.933W. STATED TO HAVE SUNK IN PRACTICALLY THE SAME POSN AS THE RUBY IN 1905 [SEE 2797]. (SHIPWRECKS OF FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2M ABOVE THE FORTH BRIDGE, NEAR BEAMER ROCK. (SIBI) POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5600.6N, 0327.0W. NCA. SEP2016000236167 25.02.16 EXAM'D 25.2.16; IN 5600.593N, 0326.991W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.44MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 56.32MTRS, WIDTH 14.65MTRS, HEIGHT 2.34MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. WRECK LYING BROKEN UP ON THE SEABED NE OF WRECK 2797. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1490 FIRTH OF FORTH). INS DW 18.4MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR STOCKHOLM. RUN DOWN AND SUNK BY THE NORWEGIAN STEAMSHIP 'TENTO', 4M E OF FORTH BRIDGE. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the SKULDA wreck located?

The SKULDA wreck is located at coordinates 56 0.593 N,3 26.991 W.

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

The SKULDA lies at a depth of about 18.44 meters and is located at coordinates 56 0.593 N,3 26.991 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKULDA?

The seabed around the SKULDA lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SKULDA sink?

The SKULDA sank on Oct 10, 1906.

When was the wreck of the SKULDA discovered?

The wreck of the SKULDA was discovered in 1906.

What country did the SKULDA belong to?

The SKULDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SKULDA carrying?

The SKULDA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SKULDA?

The SKULDA had a tonnage of 1177 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKULDA?

The SKULDA is classified as a steam ship.

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