Skulda (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Skulda (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 1.234 N,3 18.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.020567
  • Longitude: -3.309167
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKULDA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 40.6
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 10
Tonnage 1177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 045.0,,002.5,045
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 23, 2007

Surveying Details

H454/67 3.11.67 H454/67 3.11.67 EXAM'D IN 560114N, 031827W [OGB] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 73, FOUL 74FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 73FT. LIES ALMOST N/S AND IS ABOUT 160FT LONG. IT CAN BE DETECTED BY SONAR. (HMS MYRMIDON). CHART AS WK 12FMS. - NM 797/67. H454/67 16.5.68 H454/67 16.5.68 INS AS SW 12FMS 0FT. - NM 1231/68. 18.7.98 18.7.98 POSSIBLY UNCHARTED BRITISH SS 'SKULDA' IN 560109N, 031612W [005100100]. 11.5.02 11.5.02 [WGD] POSN: 5601.229N, 0318.545W. NE 733. HH264/440/08 30.5.06 HH264/440/08 30.5.06 LOCATED IN 5601.242N, 0318.550W [WGD]. (HMS CATTISTOCK, ROUTE SURVEY OCT-NOV 2005). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/176/01 22.5.07 HH091/176/01 22.5.07 EXAM'D 16.9.06 IN 5601.234N, 0318.550W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.53 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 45MTRS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. LENGTH 40.6MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HT 8.0MTRS. LIES 010/040 DEGS. PROMINENT, INTACT WK. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1176). AMEND WK 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY S & H MORTON, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J T SALVESEN, GRANGEMOUTH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GRANGEMOUTH FOR NORRKOPING. WAS STRUCK MIDSHIPS BY NORWEGIAN SS TENTO AND BEGAN TO FLOOD. ONE MAN LOST. MASTS AND FUNNELS REMOVED BY DIVERS. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, SCOUR AROUND WK AND TOWARDS SW TOO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 1.234 N,3 18.55 W
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FAQ

Where is the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 1.234 N,3 18.55 W.

How deep is the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 1.234 N,3 18.55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKULDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 9, 1906.

When was the wreck of the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1967.

What country did the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SKULDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SKULDA (POSSIBLY)?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1177 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKULDA (POSSIBLY)?

The SKULDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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