St George (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St george (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.525 N,5 20.091 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.325417
  • Longitude: -5.334850
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 14.8
Sonar Width 6.6
Shadow Height 0.4
Orientation 9
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 1882
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK OFF PORTREATH, CORNWALL. (DODS). H2959/73 5.4.73 H2959/73 5.4.73 NOTHING FOUND DURING MAGNETOMETER SEARCH IN 501954N, 051806W. (E GILES, 3.4.73). MAKING ALLOWANCE FOR MAGNETIC VARIATION IN 1882, SINKING POSN MORE LIKELY TO BE 501930N, 052000W - WKS O. 2.8.01 2.8.01 RECORD REVIEWED. AMENDED TO DEAD. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 21.10.2010 IN 5019.525N, 0520.091W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.53 IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14.8MTRS, WIDTH 6.6MTRS, HT 0.37MTR. LIES 009/189 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). APPEARS AS A MOUND. POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 34MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881 BY THE LONDON & GLASGOW CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MURRAY BROS. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR NANTES. SANK AFTER TRAPAULINS COVERING THE AFTER HATCH WERE WASHED AWAY IN NW FORCE 10 AND HEAVY SEAS. 11 LIVES LOST. THE BOT CONCLUDED THAT THE SHIP WAS TOO HEAVILY LOADED, PARTICULARY AFT. THE MANAGING OWNER WAS BLAMED FOR RAISING THE LOAD LINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

APPEARS AS A MOUND

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 19.525 N,5 20.091 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.525 N,5 20.091 W.

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

The ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.525 N,5 20.091 W.

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

The seabed around the ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 28, 1882.

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

The wreck of the ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1882.

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

The ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

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

The ST GEORGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 548 tons.

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

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

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