St Fergus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
St fergus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 37.424 N,1 38.034 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.623733
  • Longitude: -1.633900
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 40
Tonnage 390
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2010

Surveying Details

H056/40 30.1.41 SANK OFF RATTRAY HEAD. (ROSYTH WK LIST, SUPP NO 8). H3262/70 25.2.72 OBSTN LOCATED IN 573730N, 013800W. POSSIBLE WK. LOCATED USING E/S. (BP SURVEY LTD, 28.3.72, K6308 ZM, SHEET 9759/7). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 10.6.74 AMEND TO USC 50MTRS. NC 213. 19.5.76 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 278. SEP 2009/0000020956 20.3.09 NATURAL FEATURE OR DEBRIS LOCATED IN 5737.424N, 0138.034W [WGD]. HT APPROX 9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HN FOR HI 1155). AMEND WK USC 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000027978 16.2.10 LOCATED IN 5737.4242N, 0138.0337W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.97MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 10MTRS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA FOR HI 1155). LIES APPROX 040/220 DEGS. PROBABLY A ROCK FEATURE. AMEND OBSTN 67MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY HAWTHORNS & CO LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N OF SCOTLAND ORKNEY & SHETLAND CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 58HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR STROMNESS. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

PROBABLE ROCK FEATURE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 37.424 N,1 38.034 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 37.424 N,1 38.034 W.

How deep is the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 57 37.424 N,1 38.034 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY)?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 390 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY)?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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