Skate Ii (Debris From)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Skate ii (debris from)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.478 N,3 0.688 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.424633
  • Longitude: -3.011467
Wreck Depth 8.54 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY)
Type Platform
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 170
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Surveying Details

H2305/73 11.8.86 SANK IN PA 532536N, 030030W, APPROX. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 22.7.86). NCA YET. HH206/460/15 16.2.06 OBSTN EXAM'D IN 5325.4830N, 0300.6900W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. (MHSML GLEANER, HN FOR HI 1124 & SIGNAL DTD 9.2.06). POSSIBLY DEBRIS FROM 'SKATE II'. INS AS OBSTN 8.8MTRS. - NM 1189/06. HH091/124/01 20.4.06 EXAM'D 8.1.06. LENGTH 25MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE SLAB SIDED AND VERY PROMINENT. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). NCA. SEP 2018/000132614 18.07.18 EXAM'D 30.10.17; IN 5325.478N, 0300.688W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NFS. (MDH SURVEY DTD 30.10.2017). AMEND DW 8.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK. PLATFORM RECOVERED, BUT LEGS AND A CONTAINER IT WAS CARRYING STILL MISSING.

General Comments

JACK UP LEGS AND CONTAINER, SLAB SIDED & PROMINENT

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FAQ

Where is the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.478 N,3 0.688 W.

How deep is the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.54 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.478 N,3 0.688 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) sink?

The SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) sank on Jul 22, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1986.

What type of wreck is the SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY)?

The SKATE II (DEBRIS FROM)(PROBABLY) is classified as a platform.

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