Stassa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Stassa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 44.391 N,6 58.202 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.739850
  • Longitude: -6.970033
Wreck Depth 10.33 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STASSA
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 86.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 26.9
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 204
Tonnage 1685
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 19, 1966
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2022

Surveying Details

H2714/66 22.8.66 STRANDED IN 574400N, 065800W [OGB]. (CG, TELECON 17.8.66). - NM 1560/66. H2714/66 26.9.66 NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HM COASTGUARD, LTR DTD 31.8.66). AMEND TO DW. - NM 1811/66. H4893/77 23.8.79 LYING ON STBD SIDE, BOWS S. ALMOST INTACT, BUT BRIDGE GUTTED AND PROPELLOR MISSING. TIMBER CARGO STILL IN HOLD. GEN DEPTH AT BOWS 20MTRS AND AT STERN 12MTRS. A HAZARD TO ALL SHIPPING THAT MAY SHELTER IN THE LOCH. (RAF CONINSBY SAC, 1979) H1310/81/18 30.7.81 PARTS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE NOW UNSAFE. OTHERWISE NO CHANGE. (A J JENNIONS, LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY, 14.7.81). H3057/81 1.8.85 EXAMINED 15.7.83 IN 574424N, 065809W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. NO SCOUR. (RACAL SURVEY LTD, 17.7.85). BR STD. H1310/85/40 14.11.85 DIVED ON 19.8.85. DESCRIPTION GIVEN SIMILAR TO ABOVE REPORTS BUT STATED TO LIE E/W. (RAF LOSSIEMOUTH SAC EXPED REPORT, 17.10.85). NCA. H1310/87/5 1.2.88 DIVED ON JUL '87. LITTLE CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS REPORTS. SOME CARGO HAS BEEN REMOVED, AS HAS THE ENGINE. LARGE CAST IRON PROPELLER LIES ON SEABED NEAR STERN. SURFACE FILM INDICATES SLIGHT LEAKAGE OF OIL. (R BANKS, RAF ABINGDON, 18.12.87). NCA. 5.10.99 ALMOST INTACT, LYING ON STBD SIDE. MAST AND FUNNEL LIE ON SEABED ON SHOREWARD SIDE. SOME TIMBER STILL IN HOLDS. STANDS 10MTRS PROUD. SEABED SAND. (DIVER MAGAZINE, OCT '99). NCA. 3.7.08 EUT POSN: 5744.379N, 0658.209W. NC 2802. RSDRA2022000034693 2.9.22 EXAM�D 17.10.20 IN 5744.391N, 0658.202W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.33MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 26.9MTRS, HT 10MTRS. ORIENTATION 204/024 DEGS. LARGELY INTACT, LYING ON ITS SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1589). AMEND DW 10.33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY AMSTERDAMSCHE DROOG DOK MAATS, AMSTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PISAGI CORPORATION. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR LIMERICK. STRUCK ROCKS AT ENTRANCE TO LOCH RODEL AND LATER SANK AT ANCHOR. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

ALMOST INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 44.391 N,6 58.202 W
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FAQ

Where is the STASSA wreck located?

The STASSA wreck is located at coordinates 57 44.391 N,6 58.202 W.

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

The STASSA lies at a depth of about 10.33 meters and is located at coordinates 57 44.391 N,6 58.202 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STASSA?

The seabed around the STASSA lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the STASSA sink?

The STASSA sank on Jul 19, 1966.

When was the wreck of the STASSA discovered?

The wreck of the STASSA was discovered in 1966.

What country did the STASSA belong to?

The STASSA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the STASSA carrying?

The STASSA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the STASSA?

The STASSA had a tonnage of 1685 tons.

What type of wreck is the STASSA?

The STASSA is classified as a steam ship.

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