Stabil (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stabil (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.788 N,5 34.814 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.296467
  • Longitude: -5.580233
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STABIL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 49.7 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 4.3
Shadow Height 3.65
Orientation 150
Tonnage 538
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2011

Surveying Details

SURVIVORS RECOVERED 8 MILES NNW OF ST IVES SOME 3-4 HOURS LATER. POSN 501930N, 053530W FOR FILING ONLY. H2959/73 6.12.73 H2959/73 6.12.73 WK LOCATED IN 501748N, 053442W [OGB] USING DECCA. REMAINS OF SMALL VESSEL, POSSIBLY FISHING VESSEL ABOUT 60TONS. SATTERED OVER ROCKY AREA WITH SAND PATCHES. MAXIMUM HEIGHT ABOUT 10FT (3MTRS) ABOVE SEABED. (E GILES). INS AS WK 27MTRS. BR STD. 16.12.11 16.12.11 LOCATED 28.9.09 IN 5017.788N, 0534.814W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.20 N GEN DEPTH 30.1MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP. LENGTH 3.2MTRS, WIDTH 3.0MTRS, HT 3.65MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). PROBABLE DEBRIS. RETAIN WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.8.12 16.8.12 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE A SINGLE BOILER ON ITS END, A SMALL ENGINE AND PROPELLER SHAFT WITH DAMAGED PROP ALONGSIDE AND SCATTERED WRECKAGE. NO SIGN OF ANY HULL PLATING. ESTIMATE VESSEL TO BE WELL UNDER 1000 TONS. (S WELLS, EMAIL DTD 16.8.12). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY KNUT SKAELUREN, ROSENDAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STABIL A/S. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 43 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY U-46. TWO SURVIVORS PICKED UP 3 OR 4 HOURS LATER IN A BOAT 8 MILES NNW OF ST IVES. (SIBI).

General Comments

BOILER, ENGINE, SHAFT & DEBRIS, NO HULL PLATING

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FAQ

Where is the STABIL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STABIL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.788 N,5 34.814 W.

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

The STABIL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.788 N,5 34.814 W.

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

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

When did the STABIL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STABIL (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 30, 1918.

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

The wreck of the STABIL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the STABIL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STABIL (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STABIL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the STABIL (POSSIBLY)?

The STABIL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 538 tons.

What type of wreck is the STABIL (POSSIBLY)?

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

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