Stirlingshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stirlingshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 36 N,16 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.600000
  • Longitude: -16.366667
Water Depth 450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STIRLINGSHIRE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 6022
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553600N, 162200W. 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 450MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-94. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 36 N,16 22 W
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FAQ

Where is the STIRLINGSHIRE wreck located?

The STIRLINGSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 55 36 N,16 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STIRLINGSHIRE?

The seabed around the STIRLINGSHIRE lies at approximately 450 meters deep.

When did the STIRLINGSHIRE sink?

The STIRLINGSHIRE sank on Dec 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STIRLINGSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the STIRLINGSHIRE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STIRLINGSHIRE belong to?

The STIRLINGSHIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STIRLINGSHIRE?

The STIRLINGSHIRE had a tonnage of 6022 tons.

What type of wreck is the STIRLINGSHIRE?

The STIRLINGSHIRE is classified as a motor vessel.

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