Scandinavic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Scandinavic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 14.539 N,2 59.664 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.242317
  • Longitude: -2.994400
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCANDINAVIC
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 98.9
Sonar Width 14.3
Shadow Height 6.8
Tonnage 3072
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H/72 25.2.72 REPORTED ABOUT 0.6M W OF S END OF SKEA SKERRIES, IN 591434N, 025934W [OGB]. WK LIES AT A DEPTH OF 43FT ON A REEF ABOUT 200YDS WIDE WITH WK IN CENTRE. GROWTH OF SEA WHIP VERY HEAVY & OBSCURES WK IN SUMMER. IN WINTER KEEL CAN BE SEEN WITH THE BEARING SUPPORTING PROP SHAFT & STERN. BOW BADLY DAMAGED, HULL FLATTENED & OVERGROWN. ENGINES & BOILERS HALF BURIED IN GULLIES SOME DISTANCE FROM WK. WK IS DIFFICULT TO FIND. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS LTD 1972). NCA. 4.4.01 INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 28.7.05 EUT POSN: 5914.539N, 0259.664W. NE 2250.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, EX-DAGMAR, BUILT IN 1904 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO. LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL, WITH SINGLE SHAFT, TRIPLE-EXPANSION 284 HP ENGINES. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSONS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. ON PASSAGE FROM GALVESTON FOR KIRKWALL AND GOTHENBURG. STRANDED AND LOST IN FOG 0.6M W OF S. SKEA SKERRY, WESTRAY FIRTH. (SIBI).

General Comments

HULL FLATTENED, BOILERS ETC IN GULLIES

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FAQ

Where is the SCANDINAVIC wreck located?

The SCANDINAVIC wreck is located at coordinates 59 14.539 N,2 59.664 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCANDINAVIC?

The seabed around the SCANDINAVIC lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SCANDINAVIC sink?

The SCANDINAVIC sank on Feb 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SCANDINAVIC discovered?

The wreck of the SCANDINAVIC was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SCANDINAVIC belong to?

The SCANDINAVIC belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SCANDINAVIC carrying?

The SCANDINAVIC was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the SCANDINAVIC?

The SCANDINAVIC had a tonnage of 3072 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCANDINAVIC?

The SCANDINAVIC is classified as a steam ship.

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