St Fintan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St fintan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 49.986 N,5 41.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833100
  • Longitude: -5.688750
Wreck Depth 100.7 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.8 m
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 75
Tonnage 495
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0075.0,,002.3,215.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 1, 2016

Surveying Details

H055/39 POSN 514730N, 054900W. (C IN C WEST APPS). H01271/41 POSN 7M NNW FROM SMALLS. (FOIC MILFORD, 24.341). 5.4.72 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1478. 1.12.72 AMEND TO USCPA 55FMS. NE 1410. 18.12.72 AMEND TO USCPA 100MTRS. NC 1478. H1921/80 2.2.81 NOTHING FOUND WITHIN 0.5M RADIUS OF 514730N, 054900W DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 52/80). DELETED. BR STD. H4467/81 9.6.83 WK LOCATED IN 514957N, 054117W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 100.6MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN 29.5.83). BR STD. H4467/81 29.6.83 EXAM'D 21.4.83 IN 514957N, 054117W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 101 IN GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 6.4MTRS; LENGTH 58MTRS; BEAM 9MTRS. LYING 085/265 DEGS, BOWS E, ON UNDULATING SANDY SEABED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70(H)). NFA SEP 2016/000053290 1.9.16 EXAM'D 14.3.16 IN 5149.986N, 0541.325W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 100.7MTRS, GEN DEPTH 108MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 7.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 075/255. SCOUR LENGTH 75MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 215 DEGS. WK UPRIGHT, INTACT AND PARTIALLY COVERED BY SEDIMENT. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 49.986 N,5 41.325 W.

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

The ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 100.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 49.986 N,5 41.325 W.

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

The seabed around the ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 22, 1941.

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

The wreck of the ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

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

The ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The ST FINTAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 495 tons.

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

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

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