Scot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Scot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 59.997 N,1 49.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.999950
  • Longitude: -1.826617
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOT
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 76.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 1564
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.4.17 INS IN POSN 560000N, 014930W. H4087/26 1917 INS AS NDWPA. 16.2.78 AMEND TO USCPA 30MTRS. NC 1407. HH091/051/01 16.1.04 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 1051). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 DELETE BY NM. - NM 1306/04. RSDRA2022000214078 3.10.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1711). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2004

Circumstances of loss

EX-BANGARTH. BUILT IN 1895 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPSK SCOT, COPENHAGEN. TWO BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 191HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR BURNTISLAND. IN BALLAST. CAPTURED BY UC 44. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. VESSEL SHELLED BUT DID NOT SINK. LATER SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SCOT wreck located?

The SCOT wreck is located at coordinates 55 59.997 N,1 49.597 W.

How deep is the SCOT and where exactly is it located?

The SCOT lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 55 59.997 N,1 49.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOT?

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

When did the SCOT sink?

The SCOT sank on Apr 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SCOT discovered?

The wreck of the SCOT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SCOT belong to?

The SCOT belonged to DK.

What cargo was the SCOT carrying?

The SCOT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SCOT?

The SCOT had a tonnage of 1564 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOT?

The SCOT is classified as a steam ship.

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