St George Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St george Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 27.779 N,5 33.205 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.462983
  • Longitude: -5.553417
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST GEORGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 125
Tonnage 548
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1882
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2000

Surveying Details

H2959/73 12.3.75 H2959/73 12.3.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER BELIEVED WRECK IN 502745N, 053312W USING DECCA. (E GILES). CHART AS USC 15FMS [28MTRS]. BR STD. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. HH090/799/01 19.12.00 HH090/799/01 19.12.00 EXAM'D 4.9.00 IN 5027.779N. 0533.205W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.0 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT & UPRIGHT. COLLAPSED. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. 5.11.01 5.11.01 REPORTED AS BEING THE 'ST GEORGE'. (C LOWE, VIA NP 1008). NCA. 19.11.01 19.11.01 DIVED 15 & 16.11.01 CONFIRMED AS BEING 'ST GEORGE'. LYING UPRIGHT, ONLY PART SHOWING IS SINGLE ENGINE AND BOILER, MOST OF REST OF WK BURIED IN SEABED, GUNNELS OF STERN SHOW. COPPER INGOTS FROM PORT SIDE HOLD STREWN ON SEABED. (J ROSEVEARE & G POUND TELECONS 19.11.01)

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY THE LONDON & GLASGOW CO, GLASGOW. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 90HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR NANTES. SHIPPED SEVERAL HEAVY SEAS IN NW FORCE 10 CONDITIONS. TARPAULINS COVERING THE AFTER HATCH WERE WASHED AWAY. VESSEL SETTLED, ONE BOAT GOT READY AND SOME CREW GOT AWAY. VESSEL SUDDENLY FOUNDERED AND THE REMAINING 10 MEN WERE LOST. AT THE BOT ENQUIRY IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SHIP WAS TOO DEEPLY LADEN, ESPECIALLY IN THE STERN SECTION. MANAGING OWNER BLAMED FOR RAISING THE LOAD LINE, SUCH THAT IF FULLY LADEN THE VESSEL WOULD HAVE HAD ONLY 18 INCHES OF FREEBOARD. CONTROL OF CARGO STOWAGE HAD ALSO BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THE MASTER'S HANDS.

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOW ?125 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 27.779 N,5 33.205 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST GEORGE wreck located?

The ST GEORGE wreck is located at coordinates 50 27.779 N,5 33.205 W.

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

The ST GEORGE lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 27.779 N,5 33.205 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST GEORGE?

The seabed around the ST GEORGE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the ST GEORGE sink?

The ST GEORGE sank on Nov 28, 1882.

When was the wreck of the ST GEORGE discovered?

The wreck of the ST GEORGE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ST GEORGE belong to?

The ST GEORGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST GEORGE carrying?

The ST GEORGE was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST GEORGE?

The ST GEORGE had a tonnage of 548 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST GEORGE?

The ST GEORGE is classified as a steam ship.

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