Scottish Minstrel (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Scottish minstrel (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 9.617 N,9 32.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.160283
  • Longitude: -9.546383
Water Depth 1025 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 6998
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8065/39 24.7.40 SANK IN 560948N, 093500W. (HMS FOLKESTONE, 19.7.40). BASED ON ASTRO OBS, LATER CHECKED BY LANDFALL). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. H3150/84 26.9.84 WK IN 560937N, 093247W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT, APL '84). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U.61.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 9.617 N,9 32.783 W
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FAQ

Where is the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 9.617 N,9 32.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 1025 meters deep.

When did the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY)?

The SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 6998 tons.

What type of wreck is the SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY)?

The SCOTTISH MINSTREL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.