Knight Of St George Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Knight of st george Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 1.672 S,175 15.306 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -21.027867
  • Longitude: -175.255100
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4710
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1911
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 16.1.14 INS WK (1913) IN 210142S, 1751532W. (DODS). H1580/28 9.3.28 ST CONSPIC IN 210142S,1751532W. H7918/30 28.11.30 ST CONSPIC IN 210135S,1751526W (HMS LABURNAM HN) H7184/31 5.2.32 REPD NOT TO BE CONSPIC. (HMS DIOMEDE HN). DELETE CONSPIC. H7117/34 1.6.34 REPD STILL TO BE A GOOD LANDMARK (TONGAN GOVT SHIP HIFAFUA, HN). NCA. H7305/37 13.11.37 REPD STILL TO BE CONSPIC. (HMS ACHILLES, HN). NCA. 19.4.63 POSN AMENDED TO 210145S, 1751515W. (CHART BRANCH). NC 2363. 1.4.07 SHOWN AS ST IN 2101.672S, 17515.306W [WGD] ON NEW ZEALAND 8275 [APR '07 EDN].
Last Amended Date May 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1890. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREENSHIELDS, COWIE & CO. PASSAGE TACOMA FOR SYDNEY. WRECKED ON REEF 1M N OF EGERIA REEF, TONGA. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 21 1.672 S,175 15.306 W
Knight Of St George on Wreck Map Knight Of St George Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE wreck located?

The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE wreck is located at coordinates 21 1.672 S,175 15.306 W.

When did the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE sink?

The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE sank on Aug 20, 1911.

When was the wreck of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE discovered?

The wreck of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE was discovered in 1914.

What country did the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE belong to?

The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE carrying?

The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE?

The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE had a tonnage of 4710 tons.

What type of wreck is the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE?

The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks