Skoczow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skoczow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 29.43 N,9 48.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.490500
  • Longitude: -9.801500
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKOCZOW
Type motor vessel
Flag PL
Length 123.4 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH359/350/01 16.8.90 HH359/350/01 16.8.90 COLLISION TOOK PLACE IN 422930N, 094800W. SANK 5.5HRS LATER. (LL 24.7.90). TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1977. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY POLISH SHIPPING ASSOC. PASSAGE GDYNIA FOR MERSINSANK. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH GABONESE MV L'ABANGA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SKOCZOW wreck located?

The SKOCZOW wreck is located at coordinates 42 29.43 N,9 48.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKOCZOW?

The seabed around the SKOCZOW lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the SKOCZOW sink?

The SKOCZOW sank on Jul 21, 1990.

When was the wreck of the SKOCZOW discovered?

The wreck of the SKOCZOW was discovered in 1990.

What country did the SKOCZOW belong to?

The SKOCZOW belonged to PL.

What was the tonnage of the SKOCZOW?

The SKOCZOW had a tonnage of 3540 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKOCZOW?

The SKOCZOW is classified as a motor vessel.

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