Stancliffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stancliffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 21.22 N,0 18.14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.353667
  • Longitude: 0.302333
Wreck Depth 127 m
Water Depth 187 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STANCLIFFE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4511
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 4.8.72 4.8.72 SANK 45M NE OF UIST, IN POSN APPROX 612115N, 001815E. (WW2SL). 23.6.75 23.6.75 CHART AS USC PA 127MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 1977

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1936, WAS CAPTURED & TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-37, 45M NE OF UIST, SHETLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANHOPE STEAMSHIP CO. ON PASSAGE FROM NARVIK FOR MIDDLESBROUGH.

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FAQ

Where is the STANCLIFFE wreck located?

The STANCLIFFE wreck is located at coordinates 61 21.22 N,0 18.14 E.

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

The STANCLIFFE lies at a depth of about 127 meters and is located at coordinates 61 21.22 N,0 18.14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STANCLIFFE?

The seabed around the STANCLIFFE lies at approximately 187 meters deep.

When did the STANCLIFFE sink?

The STANCLIFFE sank on Apr 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STANCLIFFE discovered?

The wreck of the STANCLIFFE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STANCLIFFE belong to?

The STANCLIFFE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STANCLIFFE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the STANCLIFFE?

The STANCLIFFE had a tonnage of 4511 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANCLIFFE?

The STANCLIFFE is classified as a steam ship.

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