St Georges Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St georges Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.865 N,4 37.899 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.781083
  • Longitude: -4.631650
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST GEORGES
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.7.18 25.7.18 SUNK APPROX 15M S OF HARTLAND POINT AND APPROX 1.5M OFF COAST AT ST GEORGES. (BOT WR 8/46, DOCKET M35278). H6391/19 H6391/19 CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 504650N, 043750W. - NM 674/20. H2537/28 24.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 24.8.28 AMEND TO DWPA. BR STD. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 8FMS (15MTRS). NE 1178. 10.8.11 10.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-CIAGES FRANCAIS, EX-PATRATOR. BUILT IN 1891 BY R CRAGGS & SONS, MIDDLESBROUGH. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY GOURLAY BROS. MIDDLESBROUGH. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY U-60. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ST GEORGES wreck located?

The ST GEORGES wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.865 N,4 37.899 W.

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

The ST GEORGES lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.865 N,4 37.899 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST GEORGES?

The seabed around the ST GEORGES lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ST GEORGES sink?

The ST GEORGES sank on Jul 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ST GEORGES discovered?

The wreck of the ST GEORGES was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ST GEORGES belong to?

The ST GEORGES belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ST GEORGES carrying?

The ST GEORGES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST GEORGES?

The ST GEORGES had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST GEORGES?

The ST GEORGES is classified as a steam ship.

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