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| HER Number: | MDV42493 |
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| Name: | Wreck of the Skaala off Bolt Head |
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Summary
The Norwegian steamer Skaala was torpedoed in 1917.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 711 355 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX73NW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Unknown |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OFFSHORE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX73NW/81
- Tide Project: 02/09/2022
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- WRECK (Torpedoed, World War I - 1917 AD to 1917 AD)
Full description
McDonald, K., 1992, The Bolt-Whole, 84 (Article in Serial). SDV147889.
'Skaala'. A Norwegian steamer, 1129 tons. Torpedoed by U Boat-35 in December 1917 en route from Port Talbot to Rouen with a cargo of coal. She lies upright with a port list in 43m of water. Superstructure is collapsing.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV147889 | Article in Serial: McDonald, K.. 1992. The Bolt-Whole. Diver. Photocopy + Digital. 84. [Mapped feature: #25358 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 11 2023 5:05PM |
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