Skane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Skane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.601 N,0 37.368 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.493350
  • Longitude: -0.622800
Wreck Depth -0.58 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKANE
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 78.6 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 44
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1667
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2017

Surveying Details

H1101/65 15.3.65 STEEL WK, DRYING 1FT, LOCATED IN 542936.6N, 003716.2W. EXTENDS APPROX 200FT FROM CHART DATUM AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO LW LINE. (RN PARTY SANDSTONE, HN 26.2.65). KNOWN LOCALLY AS WK OF 'SKAINE'. VERY OLD, SCATTERED REMAINS, INCLUDING TANKS, BOILERS ETC, WHICH SHOW ABOVE THE SAND. (DEPUTY HARBOURMASTER, WHITBY, TELECON, 11.3.65). INS AS DWP (REMAINS) D 1FT [0.3MTRS]. BR STD. 13.12.74 AMEND TO DWP (REMAINS), DR 0.9MTRS [LAT]. NC 1612. 14.7.81 AMEND STF (REMAINS), D 0.9MTRS. NE 1612. H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT LOCATED USING DCS3. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). APPARENTLY LIES SHOREWARDS OF AREA ACTUALLY SURVEYED. NCA. 11.6.91 APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR THE REMOVAL OF REMAINING WRECKAGE FROM THE SKANE USING EXPLOSIVES AS IT IS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS. (YORKSHIRE POLICE, TELECON). 14.1.92 NOTHING VISIBLE ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2041 - LP1. (AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 11.3.89). AMENDED TO ST (DRIES 0.9MTRS). REDRAWN ON SMALLER SCALE. NE 1612. 28.2.06 EUT POSN: 5429.620N, 0037.371W. BA 1612 [6TH EDN, MAY '02]. SEP 2017/000087052 4.8.17 EXAM'D 03.02.17; IN 5429.601N, 0037.368W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH DRIES 0.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 0MTRS, LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HEIGHT 1.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 030/210DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DEGRADED AND SCATTERED. (MMT, HI 1491A). AMEND ST DRIES 0.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-DAUNTLESS. BUILT IN 1884 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEBOL, HELSINGBORG. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 173HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE STOCKHOLM FOR CALAIS. CARGO TIMBER. REFLOATED AFTER GROUNDING ON WHITBY ROCK IN FINE WEATHER, BUT BEACHED AT WHITBY IN SINKING CONDITION THE FOLLOWING DAY IN BAD WEATHER.

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FAQ

Where is the SKANE wreck located?

The SKANE wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.601 N,0 37.368 W.

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

The SKANE lies at a depth of about -0.58 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.601 N,0 37.368 W.

When did the SKANE sink?

The SKANE sank on Nov 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SKANE discovered?

The wreck of the SKANE was discovered in 1965.

What country did the SKANE belong to?

The SKANE belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SKANE carrying?

The SKANE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SKANE?

The SKANE had a tonnage of 1667 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKANE?

The SKANE is classified as a steam ship.

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