Stofoss (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Stofoss (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 32.1 N,1 19.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.535000
  • Longitude: -1.328000
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STOFOSS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 132
Tonnage 555
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

H056/40 26.3.40 SINKING POSN APPROX 553200N, 012000W. (ROSYTH LIST OF WRECKS). 7.6.72 INS AS NDWPA. LC 1192. 14.3.74 AMEND TO USCPA 45MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 13.10.86 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. (USC DEPTH RECALCULATED). NE 1192. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 EXAM'D 2.7.99 IN 5533.100N, 0119.680W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70.0 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LIES 132/312 DEGS WITH BOWS 132 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED RIPPLED SAND. INTACT AND PROBABY INVERTED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000220786 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS22, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK IN COLLISION.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY INVERTED, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 32.1 N,1 19.68 W
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FAQ

Where is the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The STOFOSS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 32.1 N,1 19.68 W.

How deep is the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STOFOSS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 55 32.1 N,1 19.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STOFOSS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) sink?

The STOFOSS (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STOFOSS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The STOFOSS (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the STOFOSS (PROBABLY)?

The STOFOSS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 555 tons.

What type of wreck is the STOFOSS (PROBABLY)?

The STOFOSS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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