St Andre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St andre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.878 N,1 37.273 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.631300
  • Longitude: -1.621217
Wreck Depth 14.83 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST ANDRE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Sonar Length 19
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.2
Tonnage 1121
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1908
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H3111/68 27.9.68 WRECKAGE REPORTED NORTH OF THE PINNACLES OFF STAPLE ISLAND IN APPROX 553749N, 013710W. AT A DEPTH OF BETWEEN 50 AND 90FT. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. THE BOILERS ARE THE BIGGEST ITEM LEFT. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE 'SAINT ANDREW'. WRECKED ABOUT 50 YEARS AGO IN THICK FOG. (B G SHEPPARD, LTR DTD 23.9.68). 9.12.74 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'ST ANDRE' AFTER RECOVERY OF MAKER'S NAME PLATE. ENGINE MAKERS PLATE RECOVERED FROM WK. (P BAKER, LTR DTD 3.12.74). H1289/76 26.10.76 CONSISTS MAINLY OF PLATES. BOILER STILL INTACT. IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. (B RANNER, RAF WEST DRAYTON). 18.1.82 WELL BROKEN UP IN 17 TO 22.5MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). HH090/843/01 21.12.99 EXAM'D 30.8.99 IN 5537.880N, 0137.270W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 3MTRS, WIDTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HTS 2.8 AND 3MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO MINOR CONTACTS. POSSIBLE DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 14.9MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2021/000090526 1.4.21 EXAM'D 19.5.20 IN 5537.878N, 0137.273W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 19MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. WK BROKEN UP WITH TWO BOILERS. (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DW 14.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F BONNET. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF ?900HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CAEN FOR GRANGEMOUTH. RAN AGROUND ON CRUMSTONE IN FOG AND LATER DRIFTED OFF AND STRUCK STAPLE I.

General Comments

BROKEN UP WITH TWO BOILERS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 37.878 N,1 37.273 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST ANDRE wreck located?

The ST ANDRE wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.878 N,1 37.273 W.

How deep is the ST ANDRE and where exactly is it located?

The ST ANDRE lies at a depth of about 14.83 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.878 N,1 37.273 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST ANDRE?

The seabed around the ST ANDRE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ST ANDRE sink?

The ST ANDRE sank on Oct 28, 1908.

When was the wreck of the ST ANDRE discovered?

The wreck of the ST ANDRE was discovered in 1908.

What country did the ST ANDRE belong to?

The ST ANDRE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ST ANDRE carrying?

The ST ANDRE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ST ANDRE?

The ST ANDRE had a tonnage of 1121 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST ANDRE?

The ST ANDRE is classified as a steam ship.

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