Schaldis (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Schaldis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 34.746 N,0 47.489 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.579100
- Longitude: -0.791483
|
| Wreck Depth |
26.76 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
BE |
| Length |
77.6 m |
| Width |
9.8 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
76.3 |
| Sonar Width |
12.2 |
| Shadow Height |
3.28 |
| Orientation |
15 |
| Tonnage |
1241 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coke
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 29, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1995 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
diver |
| Last Amended Date |
May 3, 2017 |
Surveying Details
HH100/351/09 8.6.95 UNCHARTED WK IN 543448N, 004730W. POSN BY GPS (DATUM NOT CONFIRMED). OLD VESSEL, TWO BOILERS, STEAM COMPOUND ENGINES AFT. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). NCA YET. HH100/351/10 24.11.95 POSN CANNOT BE RELIED UPON. KNOWN AS 'TOILET WRECK' AS A COPPER TOILET WAS LOCATED. ENGINES AFT WITH 2 SMALL DIAMETER BOILERS SAT SIDE BY SIDE. AFT STEERING MECHANISM LOCATED ON SEABED, OFF THE STERN ON THE STBD SIDE. IN THE CENTRE OF IT THERE IS A LARGE DIAMETER WHEEL BOSS WITH NO APPARENT INSCRIPTION. WILL RELOCATE AND DIVE SOON. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). HH100/351/13 17.3.98 DIVED IN 543448N, 004730W [OGB] USING GPS. HIGHEST POINT IS THE AFT END AT THE 2 BOILERS AND COMPOUND ENGINE. THE HT ABOVE SEABED IS 3MTRS. THE WK IS A VERY DECAYED OLD IRON SHIP. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY, LTR DTD 12.3.98). INS AS WK 30MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 4.6.04 DIVED IN 5424.800N, 0047.509W [WGD]. AN OLD VESSEL WITH TWO SINGLE BOILERS AND A FAIRLY LARGE COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. ALL MACHINERY IS WELL COVERE WITH GROWTH. LARGE DONKEY IN FRONT OF THE BOILERS WITH A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH IT. RIBS AND PLATING OUTLINE THE VESSEL BUT BOWS NOT DIVED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5434.746N, 0047.489W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 76.3MTRS, WIDTH 12.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.28MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL DEGRADED BUT APPEARS TO HAVE LAIN ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-WILFRID. BUILT OF IRON IN 1878 BY T TURNBULL & SON, WHITBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC ANON BELGE DE NAV A VAP, SCH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 135NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR CALAIS. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 34.746 N,0 47.489 W
Schaldis (Possibly) on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.746 N,0 47.489 W.
How deep is the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 26.76 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.746 N,0 47.489 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.
When did the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) sink?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 29, 1917.
When was the wreck of the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1995.
What country did the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to BE.
What cargo was the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coke.
What was the tonnage of the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY)?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1241 tons.
What type of wreck is the SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY)?
The SCHALDIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.