Shelbrit 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shelbrit 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 40.166 N,3 57.584 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.669433
  • Longitude: -3.959733
Wreck Depth 14.1 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHELBRIT 1
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1025
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 19, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2009

Surveying Details

H0863/40 26.11.40 H0863/40 26.11.40 SANK 108 DEG, 2.6M FROM CROMARTY OCC LT. INS AS DW IN 574012N, 035730E. - NM 2730/40. H0742/40 18.10.40 H0742/40 18.10.40 G SPH LT BUOY, FL.G.5S, BUOY IS NOT LIT YET. - TFNM 2463/40 & TFNM464/40. H0863/40 26.2.41 H0863/40 26.2.41 INS AS NDW ON BA 1889. (MISSED SCALE). - NM 2730/40, NM 457/40. H0863/40 31.10.41 H0863/40 31.10.41 INS LT BUOY. - FNM 2553/41. H0863/40 1.1.51 H0863/40 1.1.51 NOW WK 47FT IN 574010N, 035730W. DELETE BUOY. (NLB NM 34/50). - NM 2491/50. 16.5.73 16.5.73 NOW SHOWN AS WK 14.1MTRS. NC 1889. H2671/76 10.3.76 H2671/76 10.3.76 NOT LOCATED JUL '75 USING TRANSIT SONAR. DELETE. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 82 & 72/76). AMENDED TO DEAD.DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH TANKER CO. OIL ENGINE OF 286NHP. PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR INVERNESS. SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE. CREW OF 21 LOST. (DODS). LOSS PROBABLY DUE TO INTERNAL CAUSE AND NOT MAGNETIC MINE. (LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 40.166 N,3 57.584 W
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FAQ

Where is the SHELBRIT 1 wreck located?

The SHELBRIT 1 wreck is located at coordinates 57 40.166 N,3 57.584 W.

How deep is the SHELBRIT 1 and where exactly is it located?

The SHELBRIT 1 lies at a depth of about 14.1 meters and is located at coordinates 57 40.166 N,3 57.584 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHELBRIT 1?

The seabed around the SHELBRIT 1 lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SHELBRIT 1 sink?

The SHELBRIT 1 sank on Sep 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SHELBRIT 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SHELBRIT 1 was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SHELBRIT 1 belong to?

The SHELBRIT 1 belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHELBRIT 1 carrying?

The SHELBRIT 1 was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SHELBRIT 1?

The SHELBRIT 1 had a tonnage of 1025 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHELBRIT 1?

The SHELBRIT 1 is classified as a tanker.

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