Skyfrost Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Skyfrost Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 55.09 N,15 5.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.918167
  • Longitude: -15.085000
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SKYFROST
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 82 m
Width 11 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 556
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 5, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3212/71 24.8.83 SANK ABOUT 20M SE OF LAS PALMAS PORT, IN ABOUT 1500MTRS. (LL 5 & 8.8.83). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2001

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE WHILE AT ANCHOR IN LAS PALMAS HBR. AFTER SEVERAL EXPLOSIONS, WAS TOWED OUT OF HBR AND EVENTUALLY SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the SKYFROST wreck located?

The SKYFROST wreck is located at coordinates 27 55.09 N,15 5.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SKYFROST?

The seabed around the SKYFROST lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the SKYFROST sink?

The SKYFROST sank on Aug 5, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SKYFROST discovered?

The wreck of the SKYFROST was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SKYFROST belong to?

The SKYFROST belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SKYFROST?

The SKYFROST had a tonnage of 556 tons.

What type of wreck is the SKYFROST?

The SKYFROST is classified as a motor vessel.

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