St Katharine (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
St katharine (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 50.149717
- Longitude: -3.998750
|
| Wreck Depth |
50 m
|
| Water Depth |
57 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
BRITISH |
| Length |
48.5 m |
| Width |
7.6 m |
| Sonar Length |
55.8 |
| Sonar Width |
7.8 |
| Shadow Height |
6.73 |
| Orientation |
79 |
| Tonnage |
442 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 13, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Debris Field |
NIL |
| Original Detection Year |
1972 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 11, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H3110/72 4.1.73 WK IN 500857N, 035952W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. FLAT BOTTOM AREA. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. COARSE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 50MTRS [27FMS]. BR STD. 3.7.07 LIES ALMOST INVERTED, WITH SLIGHT LEAN TO SHIP'S PORT SIDE. CENTRE AREA, POSSIBLY WHERE THERE WAS A WELL-DECK HOLD, HAS COLLAPSED SLIGHTLY. TRUE STBD SIDE IS INTACT AND TIGHT TO THE SEABED WITH LITTLE DEBRIS. ROUNDING THE STERN CAN BE SEEN THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE WK WHICH STANDS 7MTRS. A WELL-NETTED PROP IS IN SITU. ON THE PORT QUARTER IS A SUBSTANTIAL DEBRIS FIELD CONTAINING GIRDERS, POSSIBLY FROM THE AFTER ACCOMMODATION AREA OR BRIDGE. BOILER HAS FALLEN FROM ITS MOUNTINGS AND POKES THROUGH THE HULL SIDE. PARTS OF THE ENGINE ROOM CAN BE SEEN INSIDE THE WK. (SOUTH WEST MAFIA, WEBSITE). NCA. SEP 2014/000153315 11.9.14 EXAM'D 21.6.14 IN 5008.983N, 0359.925W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.27 IN GEN DEPTH 57.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55.8MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HT 6.73MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, INVERTED WITH FWD SECTION COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1454). NO DEBRIS. RETAIN WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
EX-HALLER. BUILT IN 1905 BY W WALKER, MARYPORT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NOURURY SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 64 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE BRIXHAM FOR CARDIFF. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS VILLE DE DOUAL (?DOUAI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W
St Katharine (Probably) on Wreck Map
St Katharine (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W.
How deep is the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.
When did the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) sink?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 13, 1917.
When was the wreck of the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.
What country did the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) belong to?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) belonged to BRITISH.
What cargo was the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) carrying?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 442 tons.
What type of wreck is the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)?
The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, INVERED, CENTRE PART COLLAPSED