Skifjord Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skifjord Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.358 N,8 28.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.005967
  • Longitude: -8.470167
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKIFJORD
Type trawler
Flag IE
Length 39 m
Width 8 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 245
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1981
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4887/74 H4887/74 LIES IN ABOUT 60FT OF WATER OFF BURTONPORT, DONEGAL. HAS BEEN STRIPPED OF EVERYTHING OF VALUE. (LL 250). NCA. H1310/85/38 22.10.85 H1310/85/38 22.10.85 LIES UPRIGHT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION IN ABOUT 30MTRS IN 545940N, 082910W APPROX. (P MCGUINNESS, DTD 14.10.85). THIS POSN PLOTS IN ABOUT 14MTRS. NCA YET. H1310/85/38 28.7.86 H1310/85/38 28.7.86 'WENT DOWN ON THE ROCKS CALLED BULLIGNAMEADA' (? BULLIGNAMIRRA). (P MCGUINNESS, DTD 11.7.86). NCA YET. HH100/351/04 8.2.91 HH100/351/04 8.2.91 WK IS INTACT AND LYING ON ITS SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF BULLIGNAMIRRA RKS. ANCHOR CABLES LEAD AWAY FROM THE WK. (P MCGUINESS, DTD 4.1.91). CHART AS DW PA IN 550017.5N, 082911.5W. BR STD. HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LIES IN 550021.5N, 082809W [OSI] AT BOTTOM OF A ROCKY SLOPE. WK HAS ROLLED OVER. LEAST DEPTH 12 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. (N SOTHY, DTD 12.2.93). AMEND WK PA 12MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 1993

Circumstances of loss

EX-NORDSJO '73. BUILT IN 1967, BY LODOSE VARF A/B, LODOSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MRS M C BONNER, BURTONPORT, CO. DONEGAL. 8 CLYINDER OIL ENGINE OF 245 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. DRAGGED ANCHOR WHILE SHELTERING IN SMALL BAY ON ARANMORE ISLAND, DURING A STORM. STRUCK RUNAIGI RK, AND QUICKLY SANK. FOUR CREW RESCUED, TWO DEAD, THREE MISSING. (SII, LL 246, 250).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the SKIFJORD wreck located?

The SKIFJORD wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.358 N,8 28.21 W.

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

The SKIFJORD lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.358 N,8 28.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKIFJORD?

The seabed around the SKIFJORD lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the SKIFJORD sink?

The SKIFJORD sank on Oct 31, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SKIFJORD discovered?

The wreck of the SKIFJORD was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SKIFJORD belong to?

The SKIFJORD belonged to IE.

What was the tonnage of the SKIFJORD?

The SKIFJORD had a tonnage of 245 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKIFJORD?

The SKIFJORD is classified as a trawler.

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