Scaldis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scaldis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.287 N,2 38.42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.571450
  • Longitude: -2.640333
Wreck Depth 28.57 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCALDIS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 18.3
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 155
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

H3923/74 13.8.74 TRAWL LOST IN 503412N, 023815W USING DECCA. MAY BE 'GIBEL-HAMAM' OR 'SCALDIS'. (MR RANDALL, FISHERMAN, WEYMOUTH, 13.8.74). CHART AS USC 15MTRS. R/P.H1285/75 20.6.75 WRECK LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 503521N, 021830W USING DECCA. MAY BE THE 'SCALDIS'. (J WHITE, KIMPTON, 20.6.75). AWAIT MORE INFORMATION. H1285/75 24.5.76 'SCALDIS' LOCATED IN 503412N, 023824W USING DECCA. LIES IN 30MTRS OF WATER, ON HER PORT SIDE AT AN ANGLE OF 30DEGS. ALL HATCHES OPEN WITH HER DERRICKS UP. NET STILL OVER HER STARBOARD SIDE - LOOKS AS IF IT HAS JUST BEEN HAULED. ALL WHEELHOUSE WINDOWS SMASHED. LIFERAFT STOWED UNTOUCHED. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION FROM NAME PLATE. (MR K CLARK, HATFIELD, 14/5/76 & TELEX CG WYKE REGIS, 8.5.76). CHART AS USC 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 29.7.84 IN 503415N, 023821W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.2, FOUL AT 24.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.6 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. SMALL WK ON ITS SIDE, LYING 165/345DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 14.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.57MTRS IN 5034.287N, 0238.420W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 32MTRS. LENGTH 18.3MTRS, WIDTH 5.0MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS. ORIENTATION 155/335 DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LISTING TO PORT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 28.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

24.1.74 LAST HEARD OF AM. 24.1.74 IN LYME BAY. A LIFEBELT FROM VESSEL FOUND ON CHESIL BEACH, 2M E OF ABBOTSBURY. SEARCH FAILED TO FIND VESSEL. (LL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LISTING TO PORT.

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FAQ

Where is the SCALDIS wreck located?

The SCALDIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.287 N,2 38.42 W.

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

The SCALDIS lies at a depth of about 28.57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.287 N,2 38.42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCALDIS?

The seabed around the SCALDIS lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SCALDIS discovered?

The wreck of the SCALDIS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SCALDIS belong to?

The SCALDIS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SCALDIS?

The SCALDIS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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