St Joseph Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St joseph Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.032 N,5 7.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.617200
  • Longitude: -5.117717
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST JOSEPH
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 434
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2012

Surveying Details

M12213 1918 SUNK 5M NNW TREVOSE HEAD. (IDSA). GIVES POSN APPROX 503700N, 050700W. M12466 11.3.18 SUNK 5M NNW OF TREVOSE HEAD. (BOT MASTER). 19.4.71 INS AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1156. 14.11.72 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC 15FMS [28MTRS]. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 1178. H1247/69 4.5.78 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC PA 35MTRS. (USC DEPTH RE-ASSESSED). NC 1178. 10.7.12 [WGD] POSN: 5037.032N, 0507.063E.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE EN-ROUTE FROM FECAMP TO SWANSEA. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ST JOSEPH wreck located?

The ST JOSEPH wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.032 N,5 7.063 W.

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

The ST JOSEPH lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.032 N,5 7.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST JOSEPH?

The seabed around the ST JOSEPH lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ST JOSEPH sink?

The ST JOSEPH sank on Mar 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ST JOSEPH discovered?

The wreck of the ST JOSEPH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ST JOSEPH belong to?

The ST JOSEPH belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ST JOSEPH carrying?

The ST JOSEPH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ST JOSEPH?

The ST JOSEPH had a tonnage of 434 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST JOSEPH?

The ST JOSEPH is classified as a sailing vessel.

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