Stokesley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Stokesley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.899 N,1 16.346 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.531650
  • Longitude: 1.272433
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STOKESLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0410/40 1.5.40 H0410/40 1.5.40 DW 016DEGS 2M FROM S SHINGLES BN. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1107/40. H0402/40 25.5.40 H0402/40 25.5.40 DW LIES 018DEGS, 2M FROM S SHINGLES BN, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 240DEGS, 100YDS FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1331/40 & FNM 1332/40. H0410/40 24.9.42 H0410/40 & H01025/40 24.9.42 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL. CLEAR AT 32FT, FOUL AT 32.8FT. LEAST E/S 33.5FT. LEAST DEPTH AT CHART DATUM 32FT. POSN 513151N, 011627E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS, 11.9.42 & HMS ST TUDNO, 13.9.42). - NM 2096/42. H4618/45 21.6.46 H4618/45 & H23800/46 21.6.46 POSN NOW FOUL, LEAST DEPTH 5FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN SURVEY [E7680], 3.12.45). LC 1605. H23800/46 22.7.52 H23800/46 22.7.52 WK NOT FOUND BY E/S. BOTTOM VERY SPIKEY, REPORTED DEPTH 5FT DEEPER THAN SURROUNDING PEAKS. GENERAL DEPTH 24FT. POSN 513152N, 011628E. (HMS FRANKLIN 10.7.52). LC 1605. H2092/59 6.8.59 H2092/59 6.8.59 NOT FOUND BY A/S OR E/S. (ECES JUNE 59). H2764/60 25.7.60 H2764/60 25.7.60 NO TRACE BY E/S OR A/S. THIS IS NOW BURIED BY SAND. DEPTHS IN VICINITY 23FT. (ECES JUNE 60). NCA. H2737/61 19.6.61 H2737/61 19.6.61 NOT SEARCHED FOR OR FOUND. (ECES JUNE 61). NCA. 9.7.62 9.7.62 NOT SEARCHED FOR, CONSIDERED COVERED. (HMS ENTERPRISE 1962). NCA. H2007/66 13.7.66 H2007/66 13.7.66 NO TRACE FOUND. (HMS EGERIA, HI 19/66). NE 1605. H3277/66 17.9.76 H3277/66 17.9.76 WK NOT LOCATED IN CLOSE E/S SEARCH. LEAST DEPTH IN VICINITY 3.5MTRS [LAT]. E/S SHOWS EVEN SEABED ON REGULAR SLOPE. NO SCOUR. NO WRECKAGE. (PLA WK REPORT, MV MAPLIN NO.48/76 DTD 26.7.76).
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY VERSCHURE & CO, AMSTERDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRANCES DUNCAN SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 120HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LONDON. CARGO AMMONIUM SULPHATE. MINED, LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the STOKESLEY wreck located?

The STOKESLEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.899 N,1 16.346 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STOKESLEY?

The seabed around the STOKESLEY lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the STOKESLEY sink?

The STOKESLEY sank on Apr 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STOKESLEY discovered?

The wreck of the STOKESLEY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STOKESLEY belong to?

The STOKESLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STOKESLEY carrying?

The STOKESLEY was carrying chemicals,gas.

What was the tonnage of the STOKESLEY?

The STOKESLEY had a tonnage of 1149 tons.

What type of wreck is the STOKESLEY?

The STOKESLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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