Scholar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Scholar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38 N,16 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.633333
  • Longitude: -16.666667
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHOLAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3490
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 POSN GIVEN AS 551100N, 175800N. 10.8.87 TORPEDOED IN 551100N, 175800W BUT SANK IN 543800N, 164000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

22.9.40 TORPEDOED BY U-100 ON 22.9.40. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED & SANK ON 24.9.40. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SCHOLAR wreck located?

The SCHOLAR wreck is located at coordinates 54 38 N,16 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHOLAR?

The seabed around the SCHOLAR lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the SCHOLAR sink?

The SCHOLAR sank on Sep 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SCHOLAR discovered?

The wreck of the SCHOLAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SCHOLAR belong to?

The SCHOLAR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCHOLAR?

The SCHOLAR had a tonnage of 3490 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCHOLAR?

The SCHOLAR is classified as a steam ship.

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