Sky 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sky 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 59 N,58 25.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.983333
  • Longitude: 58.430000
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKY 1
Flag HN
Length 68 m
Width 10.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 499
Cargo vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 2000
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Surveying Details

HH485/410/05 8.6.00 DW IN 1959.0N, 5825.8E [WGD]. (OMANI NM 5/14/00). - NM 2678/00. HH485/410/05 29.1.01 LOCATED IN 1959.0N, 5825.8E [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. LEAST DEPTH APPROX 10MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. REPORTED AS BEING ON STBD SIDE. (OMANI WK REPORT FORM, REC'D 12.1.01). NCA. HH485/410/05 21.2.01 NOT LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF LISTED POSN. LINE SPACING AT 125MTRS AND MAGNETOMETER DEPLOYED. WK CHARTED POSN IS DOUBTFUL. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 17.2.01). AMEND TO DWPD. - NM 1268/01. HH485/410/05 9.3.01 NOW DW PD IN 1958.8N, 5825.8E [WGD]. (OMANI NM 2/2/01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH485/410/05 29.3.01 REPEAT OF OMANI NM 2/2/01 BUT NOW STATED AS DW PA. NCA RETAIN AS DW PD. NC F6193. HH485/410/05 16.7.01 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 2.5 MILES RADIUS OF SINKING POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 909). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 3673/01.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SEA STAR, EX-JENNIFER, EX-HOVE. BUILT IN 1966 BY J J SIETAS SCHIFFSWERT. OWNED BY THE HAL COMPANY, BERBERA, SOMAILAND. SIX CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HAD A PROBLEM WITH STABILITY. LISTED TO STBD, THEN CAPSIZED AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the SKY 1 wreck located?

The SKY 1 wreck is located at coordinates 19 59 N,58 25.8 E.

How deep is the SKY 1 and where exactly is it located?

The SKY 1 lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 19 59 N,58 25.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SKY 1?

The seabed around the SKY 1 lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SKY 1 sink?

The SKY 1 sank on May 17, 2000.

When was the wreck of the SKY 1 discovered?

The wreck of the SKY 1 was discovered in 2000.

What country did the SKY 1 belong to?

The SKY 1 belonged to HN.

What cargo was the SKY 1 carrying?

The SKY 1 was carrying vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the SKY 1?

The SKY 1 had a tonnage of 499 tons.

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