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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 4, 2003 |
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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).
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.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 31.899 N,1 16.346 E
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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.