St Conan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St conan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.416 N,5 33.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.323600
  • Longitude: -5.554117
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CONAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.6 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Orientation 85
Tonnage 719
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1939
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1287/74 27.10.74 BELIEVED TO BE WK OF SS CONNOW BLOWN ASHORE AND WRECKED. (G MCCALLUM, LTR 27.10.74). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. H1310/81/17 20.7.81 REPD AS WK OF ST CONAN IN 551925N, 053311W [OGB]. LENGTH 110FT [33MTRS], BEAM 30FT [9MTRS]. BOWS ARE 1MTR BELOW WATERLINE AT LWS. HEADING 085DEG (M) FROM ARRANMAN BARRELS. (T W JONES, LTR DTD 7.81). AMENDEDTO DW. BR STD. H1310/82/10 22.3.82 DETAILS OF SHIP AND CARGO PROVIDED. SECOND WRECK, WHICH MUST BE THE KINSOL, LIES ALONGSIDE ST CONAN ON THE ARRANMAN BARRELS. (T W JONES, LTR DTD 12.3.82). H2885/83 1.5.86 NOT FOUND. WRECKAGE MAY EXIST WITHIN HEAVY KELP GROWTH AND ROCKY GULLIES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165B). BR STD. 19.3.10 LIES ON N SIDE OF ARRANMAN'S REEF. WK WAS HEAVILY SALVAGED & IS WELL DISPERSED. BOILER LIES IN 12MTRS AT BOTTOM OF THE REEF ON SHINGLE SEABED, WITH REST OF WK SCATTERED AROUND IT. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS, PUBLISHED 1994). NCA. RSDRA2024000271170 14.10.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1790). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2024

Circumstances of loss

4.10.39 PASSAGE AYR FOR SLIGO. RAN ASHORE IN FOG. SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE STARTING 4.10.39, WHEN SS KINSOL SANK BESIDE HER. (T W JONES). BUILT IN 1917 BY J P RENOLDSON, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & A GARDNER & CO., GLASGOW. RAN AGROUND AT FULL SPEED ON ARRANMAN'S BARRELS DUE TO NAVIGATION ERROR THE VESSEL NOT CHANGING COURSE BECAUSE THE MATE IN CHARGE FELL ASLEEP. (ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS)

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FAQ

Where is the ST CONAN wreck located?

The ST CONAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.416 N,5 33.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CONAN?

The seabed around the ST CONAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ST CONAN sink?

The ST CONAN sank on Aug 30, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ST CONAN discovered?

The wreck of the ST CONAN was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ST CONAN belong to?

The ST CONAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST CONAN carrying?

The ST CONAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST CONAN?

The ST CONAN had a tonnage of 719 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CONAN?

The ST CONAN is classified as a steam ship.

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