Scoresby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Scoresby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 14 N,17 51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.233333
  • Longitude: -17.850000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCORESBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3843
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 591000N, 183400W. (AUTHORITY NOT RECORDED). 27.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 591400N, 175100W. PLOTS IN OVER 1000 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-48.

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FAQ

Where is the SCORESBY wreck located?

The SCORESBY wreck is located at coordinates 59 14 N,17 51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCORESBY?

The seabed around the SCORESBY lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the SCORESBY sink?

The SCORESBY sank on Oct 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SCORESBY discovered?

The wreck of the SCORESBY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SCORESBY belong to?

The SCORESBY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCORESBY?

The SCORESBY had a tonnage of 3843 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCORESBY?

The SCORESBY is classified as a steam ship.

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