Stornoway Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Stornoway Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 30.42 N,9 38.377 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.507000
- Longitude: 9.639617
|
| Wreck Depth |
14 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Mean Sea Level |
| Name |
STORNOWAY |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
DK |
| Tonnage |
96 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 29, 1988
|
| Original Detection Year |
1988 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
May 9, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck Stornoway is located in the Skagerrak sea off the coast of Denmark at the precise coordinates 57 30.42 N, 9 38.377 E. Initially reported as sunk in 1988, the wreck was subsequently located and surveyed by the UK Hydrographic Office. The underwater obstruction consists of a submerged wreck lying at a verified least depth of 14 meters. The vessel site remains a recognized maritime hazard and is documented in official hydrographic records under nautical chart data for the region. Information regarding the Stornoway wreck includes its official survey history and its established depth of 14.0 meters, serving as a critical navigation reference for mariners navigating the waters near the Danish coastline.
Surveying Details
H2902/87 21.3.88 SANK IN APPROX POSN 573100N, 093900E. (SKAGEN RADIO NAV WARN. 012/88 & LL 1.3.88). REPEATED BY DANISH NM 445(P)/88. NCA YET. H2902/87 21.4.88 LOCATED IN 573027N, 093828E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS. (DANISH NM 602/88). INS AS WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 1507/88. 28.7.88 AMEND WK 14.0MTRS. NC 2671.
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK.
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57 30.42 N,9 38.377 E
Stornoway on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the STORNOWAY wreck located?
The STORNOWAY wreck is located at coordinates 57 30.42 N,9 38.377 E.
How deep is the STORNOWAY and where exactly is it located?
The STORNOWAY lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 57 30.42 N,9 38.377 E.
How deep is the seabed around the STORNOWAY?
The seabed around the STORNOWAY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the STORNOWAY sink?
The STORNOWAY sank on Feb 29, 1988.
When was the wreck of the STORNOWAY discovered?
The wreck of the STORNOWAY was discovered in 1988.
What country did the STORNOWAY belong to?
The STORNOWAY belonged to DK.
What was the tonnage of the STORNOWAY?
The STORNOWAY had a tonnage of 96 tons.
What type of wreck is the STORNOWAY?
The STORNOWAY is classified as a fishing vessel.