Skerryvore Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Skerryvore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.746067
- Longitude: 0.650817
|
| Wreck Depth |
24.67 m
|
| Water Depth |
33 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SKERRYVORE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
103.9 m |
| Width |
12.8 m |
| Draught |
5.8 |
| Sonar Length |
105 |
| Sonar Width |
16.5 |
| Shadow Height |
8.5 |
| Orientation |
241 |
| Tonnage |
3371 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
May 15, 1910
|
| Bottom Texture |
1,17,4 |
| Scour Dimensions |
175.0,,003.0,050.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1974 |
| Last Detection Year |
2020 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Mar 9, 2022 |
Surveying Details
H4959/73 13.5.75 EXAM'D 15.10.74 IN 504441N, 003908E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR APPROX 3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 95MTRS. LIES 068/248DEGS ON EDGE OF A BANK. (HMS EGERIA, 1.1.75). CHART AS WK 23.5MTRS. BR STD. H4121/76 4.8.76 POSN CONFIRMED. DCS3 HT 9.7MTRS. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). 4.8.76 WK LOCATED BY HMS BRONINGTON. NOT EXAM'D BY DIVERS DUE TO STRONG TIDE. SONAR REVEALED LARGE CARGO VESSEL, 90FT LONG, 30FT WIDE, WITH TWO LARGE HATCHES. (ISS, HI 41/76). 26.4.78 CORRECTED POSN FROM HIFIX 504442N, 003907E [OGB]. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3823/78 3.5.78 STANDS 41FT HIGH IN 504442N, 003907E [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. GEN DEPTH 120FT. BELL RECOVERED - IDENTIFIED AS 'SKERRYVORE'. CARGO IRON ORE. IRON PROPELLER. (E GILES, 28.6.78). SEP 2013/000030456 4.3.13 LOCATED 5.2012 IN 5044.754N, 0039.016E [WGD]. LENGTH 57MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS. (GARDLINE ENVIRONMENTAL, S HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 5.2012). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15; IN 5044.767N, 0039.051E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.34MTRS, GEN DEPTH32MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 8MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225. SCOUR 175MTRS TOWARDS 050, SCOUR DEPTH 3MTRS. WK BROKEN, PARTIALLY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2022/000014872 9.3.22 LOCATED 2.6.20; IN 5044.766N, 0039.046E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.67MTRS, GEN DEPTH 33MTRS, LENGTH 105 MTRS, WIDTH 16.5 MTRS, HT 8.5 MTRS, ORIENTATION 061/241.NFS. (ABPMER, HASTINGS LICENCE AREA 460 SURVEY DTD 2.6.20) RETAIN NDW 23.34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1892 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FARRAR, GROVES & CO. PASSAGE VILLARICIOS FOR ROTTERDAM. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GERMAN BARQUE J C VINNEN (3166 TONS). 22 LIVES LOST, ONLY 1 SURVIVOR. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E
Skerryvore on Wreck Map
Skerryvore Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SKERRYVORE wreck located?
The SKERRYVORE wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E.
How deep is the SKERRYVORE and where exactly is it located?
The SKERRYVORE lies at a depth of about 24.67 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.764 N,0 39.049 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SKERRYVORE?
The seabed around the SKERRYVORE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.
When did the SKERRYVORE sink?
The SKERRYVORE sank on May 15, 1910.
When was the wreck of the SKERRYVORE discovered?
The wreck of the SKERRYVORE was discovered in 1974.
What country did the SKERRYVORE belong to?
The SKERRYVORE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SKERRYVORE carrying?
The SKERRYVORE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.
What was the tonnage of the SKERRYVORE?
The SKERRYVORE had a tonnage of 3371 tons.
What type of wreck is the SKERRYVORE?
The SKERRYVORE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, INTACT