Stalheim Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stalheim Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.635 N,3 49.715 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.577250
  • Longitude: -3.828583
Wreck Depth 2.76 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STALHEIM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 76.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 81.3
Sonar Width 19.8
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 125
Tonnage 1298
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 004.5,,000.5,312.0
Debris Field yes
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2018

Surveying Details

H0734/40 SUNK IN 513436N, 034941W OR 245 DEG, 6.8C FROM LT ON SEAWARD END OF PORT TALBOT PIER. - PFNM 2005/40. H0835/40 1.10.40 INS AS DW IN 513436N, 034941W. - NM 2390/40. H0734/40 28.4.41 G CONICAL BUOY, BELL, LAID 1C N OF WK. - TFNM 929/41. H0734/40 17.11.41 INS BUOY. - NM 2705/41. H0734/40 18.9.45 AMEND BUOY TO G CON. - NM 2861/45. H0734/40 11.11.49 AMEND TO WK 0FM 4FT AND AMEND BUOY TO G CON, BELL. - NM 2337/49. H1780/67 25.9.67 MOVE BUOY TO 1 C N OF WK. NM ACTION. 28.9.71 AMEND TO SW 1.2MTRS, WITH G CON, BELL, CLOSE N. (E8677). NC 1161. 28.7.72 AMEND TO SW 0.5MTR [LAT], WITH BUOY. H3804/72 31.7.72 BUOY REPLACED BY G CAN, BELL, RAREFL, LAID IN 513430N, 034948W. (TH 6.7.72). - NM 2057/73. H3804/72 3.5.77 LEAST DEPTH NOW 4.1MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (BTDB, 14.4.77). - NM 1095/77. H3804/72 27.5.77 BUOY PERMANENTLY REMOVED. (BTDB NM 27/4/77). H3804/72 1.7.80 LEAST DEPTH NOW 0.2MTRS. (LT KEILLER, HMS FOX, TELECON 25.6.80). NAVAREA I ISSUED. AWAIT CONFIRMATION. H3804/72 16.7.80 LOCATED 010 DEG, 40MTRS FROM CHARTED POSN IN 513437.44N, 034940.5W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 0.2MTRS. SWEPT CLEAR 0.1MTR, FOUL 0.2MTR. (HMS FOX, HN DTD 25.6.80 & TELECON 16.7.80). AMEND TO SW 0.1MTR. - NM 1679/80. H3804/72 12.8.80 WIRE SWEEP NOT CONCLUSIVE DUE FISHING FLOATS. LEAST DEPTH 0.2MTR OBTAINED ON TWO OCCASIONS. DIVING EXAMINATION UNSATISFACTORY - VIS NIL AND HULL IN JAGGED CONDITION. (HMS FOX, HN 22.7.80). NCA. H1934/78 24.1.83 WK MAY HAVE ASSUMED A DIFFERENT ATTITUDE WITH A POSSIBLE DECREASE IN CLEARANCE. (BTDB, S WALES, NM). NCA. 11.7.83 NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (DOCK MANAGER, BTDB SWANSEA, TELECON 11.7.83). H3941/88 22.6.90 EXAM'D 17.6.89 IN 513437.2N, 034939.2W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.1 IN GEN DEPTHS 5.7 TO 6.9MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP. INTACT, LYING N/S. LENGTH 37MTRS BUT N END OF WK MAY BE BURIED IN MUD. NOT SWEPT DUE TO SHALLOW DEPTHS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS FAWN, HI 463). NCA. SEP 2018/000049886 3.7.18 EXAM'D 17.2.18; WK LOCATED IN 5134.635N, 0349.715W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS, LENGTH 81.3MTRS, WIDTH, 19.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 4.5MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP. DEBRIS FIELD TOWARDS 312 DEGS. WK IS MOSTLY DEGRADED. (TITAN SURVEYS LTD, HI 1576). AMEND DW 2.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED OFF PORT TALBOT WHILE ON PASSAGE FOR BARRY AND ST JOHN, N.B.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 34.635 N,3 49.715 W
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FAQ

Where is the STALHEIM wreck located?

The STALHEIM wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.635 N,3 49.715 W.

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

The STALHEIM lies at a depth of about 2.76 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.635 N,3 49.715 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STALHEIM?

The seabed around the STALHEIM lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the STALHEIM sink?

The STALHEIM sank on Jul 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STALHEIM discovered?

The wreck of the STALHEIM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STALHEIM belong to?

The STALHEIM belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STALHEIM carrying?

The STALHEIM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the STALHEIM?

The STALHEIM had a tonnage of 1298 tons.

What type of wreck is the STALHEIM?

The STALHEIM is classified as a steam ship.

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