Skog Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Skog Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 47.69 N,2 39.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.794833
  • Longitude: -2.663833
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKOG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 69.1 m
Width 11.1 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 1124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1926
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1919 SHOWN AS WK IN 464800N, 023930W ON FRENCH WK CHART. H2967/22 18.5.22 DW (1918) IN 464745N, 023945W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1009/26 13.2.26 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 2647.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1915 BY TRONDHJEMS MEK VAERKSTED, STRUCK A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY S O STRAY & CO. (DODS). SANK WHILE IN BALLAST ON PASSAGE FROM BORDEAUX TO SWANSEA. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SKOG wreck located?

The SKOG wreck is located at coordinates 46 47.69 N,2 39.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKOG?

The seabed around the SKOG lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the SKOG sink?

The SKOG sank on Oct 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SKOG discovered?

The wreck of the SKOG was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SKOG belong to?

The SKOG belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SKOG carrying?

The SKOG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SKOG?

The SKOG had a tonnage of 1124 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKOG?

The SKOG is classified as a steam ship.

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