Skoghaug Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Skoghaug Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.025 N,4 24.737 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.550417
  • Longitude: 4.412283
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKOGHAUG
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 84.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2100
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

H471/48 2.3.48 DW PA(MAST) REPD IN 523258N, 042458E. (NETH NM 115/48). - NM 233/48. H471/48 29.10.48 LEGEND 'MAST' REMOVED. (NETH NM 3776/48). BR STD. H7725/49 29.3.50 SHOWN AS WK 12.5MTRS ON NETH CHART 227. AMEND WK 6.5FMS. BR STD. H4940/57 17.4.58 SHOWN AS WK 6FMS 3FT ON NC 1408. 27.10.61 POSN BY DECCA. (NETH WK RECORDS). H3199/74 3.6.74 SHOWN AS 15.1MTRS ON NETH SURVEY [K6927/1]. NCA YET. H4830/74 8.12.78 SW 14.6MTRS IN 523250N, 042452E [EUR]. (NETH NM 3561/78). AMENDED TO SW 8FMS. BR STD. 12.2.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.7MTRS IN 5233.028N, 0424.731E [WGD] ON BA 125 [EDN 1 DTD 2.8.07]. 3.11.11 SHOWN AS SW 14.6MTRS ON NETH 125 [EDN 2 DTD 17.11.11]. NE 125.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY D/S A/S ALF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S P AUSTIN & SON. TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224NHP. PROBABLY MINED, ALTHOUGH DIVERS' EXAMINATION SUGGEST CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN BOILER EXPLOSION. ONE MAN RECOVERED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SKOGHAUG wreck located?

The SKOGHAUG wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.025 N,4 24.737 E.

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

The SKOGHAUG lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.025 N,4 24.737 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKOGHAUG?

The seabed around the SKOGHAUG lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SKOGHAUG sink?

The SKOGHAUG sank on Dec 24, 1947.

When was the wreck of the SKOGHAUG discovered?

The wreck of the SKOGHAUG was discovered in 1947.

What country did the SKOGHAUG belong to?

The SKOGHAUG belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the SKOGHAUG?

The SKOGHAUG had a tonnage of 2100 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKOGHAUG?

The SKOGHAUG is classified as a steam ship.

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