Scotia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Scotia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 6.95 N,2 9.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.115833
  • Longitude: 2.165333
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 116.1 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 3454
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2017

Surveying Details

1.10.79 DWPD SHOWN IN 510700N, 021000E [EUR] ON FR 6651 [1979]. BR STD. 5.6.90 WK OF SCOTIA HAS BEEN REPORTED TO LIE IN APPROX POSN 510648N, 021151E. NO WK AS YET FOUND IN THIS PRECISE POSN BUT FURTHER ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE TO LOCATE HER. (CDT EGGERMONT, TELECON, 5.6.90). 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 510655N, 021002E [OGB]. NC 323. HH351/400/03 1.6.01 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 01 18 16). - NM 2814/01.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT DURING EVACUATION OF BEF. FROM DUNKIRK. HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN AN L.M.S. RAILWAY IRISH CHANNEL PACKET.

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FAQ

Where is the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.95 N,2 9.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3454 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SCOTIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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