Stork (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Stork (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 52.333 N,1 11.702 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.872217
  • Longitude: -1.195033
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STORK (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 40
Tonnage 152
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2005

Surveying Details

H2501/19 24.3.19 POSN 560000N, 011000W. (SNO GRANTON). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH091/083/01 10.3.05 EXAM'D 7.9.04 IN 5552.333N, 0111.702W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.3 IN GEN DEPTH 63.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN DOWN AND DEGRADED. INTERPRETED AS TWO WRECKS SOME 20MTRS APART, THIS IS THE SMALLER, NORTHERN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). INS WK 60MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE.

General Comments

VERY WELL BROKEN DOWN, ADJACENT TO [3143]

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FAQ

Where is the STORK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STORK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 52.333 N,1 11.702 W.

How deep is the STORK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STORK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 55 52.333 N,1 11.702 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STORK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STORK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the STORK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STORK (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the STORK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STORK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the STORK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STORK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the STORK (POSSIBLY)?

The STORK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 152 tons.

What type of wreck is the STORK (POSSIBLY)?

The STORK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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