St Catherine (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St catherine (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 10.203 N,1 54.435 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.170050
  • Longitude: -1.907250
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 115
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1216
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0003.0,,001.1,200
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Surveying Details

H01054/40 15.8.41 INS AS NDWPA IN 571010N, 0151.55W. - NM 1938/41. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK USCPA 40MTRS. NC 210. HH090/155/01 2.3.10 SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 17.8.09 IN 5710.203N, 0154.435W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.94 IN GEN DEPTH 63.9MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTR DEEP EXTENDS 3MTRS TOWARDS 200 DEGS FROM S END. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INTACT, COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-OLIVE, EX-LAIRDSBANK. BUILT IN 1916 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING COMPANY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N OF SCOTLAND & ORKNEY & SHETLAND STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR KIRKWALL. ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT AND SUNK BY AIR-LAUNCHED TORPEDO. 14 CREW AND 1 PASSENGER LOST. (SIBI, DODS & LL WW2).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, SCOUR LEADS S FROM S END

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FAQ

Where is the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 10.203 N,1 54.435 W.

How deep is the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 57 10.203 N,1 54.435 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) sink?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 14, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY)?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1216 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY)?

The ST CATHERINE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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