Schomar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Schomar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 15.7 S,36 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.261667
  • Longitude: -36.316667
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCHOMAR
Type factory ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2000

Surveying Details

H5605/58 12.8.58 SANK IN ROOKERY BAY, EXACT POSN UNKNOWN. POSN QUOTED IN REPORT IS 541542S, 361900W. (LT M J STUMBLES ROS IN SOUTH GEORGIA LETTERS DTD 3 & 14.12.57, 5.2.58, 1 & 4.4.58). INS AS DW PD. H7007/58 7.9.59 NOT SHOWN ON NE 3589 AS NO WATERWORK IN AREA. STS. 15.11.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. INS AS NDW PD IN 5415.700S, 3619.000W [WGD]. NC 3588.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN ROOKERY BAY, BARFF PENINSULA, AFTER STRIKING A ROCK, WHILST ATTEMPTING PASSAGE INSHORE OF SKRAP SKERRIES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 15.7 S,36 19 W
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FAQ

Where is the SCHOMAR wreck located?

The SCHOMAR wreck is located at coordinates 54 15.7 S,36 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCHOMAR?

The seabed around the SCHOMAR lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SCHOMAR discovered?

The wreck of the SCHOMAR was discovered in 1934.

What type of wreck is the SCHOMAR?

The SCHOMAR is classified as a factory ship.

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