St Kilda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St kilda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.707 N,4 44.874 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.561783
  • Longitude: -4.747900
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST KILDA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 37.3 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 697
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1961
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0005.0,,001.3,137
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2014

Surveying Details

H5627/61 30.1.62 H5627/61 30.1.62 SANK IN 513409N, 044330W [OGB]. (CG ST DAVIDS). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 28.9.72 28.9.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 11FMS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NE 1179 & 1178. 9.4.74 9.4.74 SHOWN AS TO WK USC PA 20MTRS. NC 1076. [WGD] POSN: 5134.177N, 0443.567W. 22.1.14 22.1.14 EXAM'D 24.9.13 IN 5133.707N, 0444.874W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.64 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 29.84MTRS. SCOUR 1.3MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 124 DEGS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 124/274 DEGS. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. BOW & STERN EVIDENT, DEBRIS APPROX 5MTRS SQUARE LIES CLOSE S. (FUGRO EMU, HI 1365). AMEND WK 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 6.2.14 6.2.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.24MTRS. (SDC BATHY, HI 1375). CORRECT IMAGE SHOWS COLLAPSED WK, LYING APPROX E/W WITH W EDN THE HIGHEST POINT. AMEND WK 28MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-QUO VADIS '55. BUILT IN 1955 BY SCHPS. 'GIDEON' V/H J.KOSTER, GRONIGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W BELSTRA, GRONINGEN. 4 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. DEVELOPED SUDDEN LIST AND SANK WHEN CARGO SHIFTED.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, W PART IS HIGHEST POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.707 N,4 44.874 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST KILDA wreck located?

The ST KILDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.707 N,4 44.874 W.

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

The ST KILDA lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.707 N,4 44.874 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST KILDA?

The seabed around the ST KILDA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ST KILDA sink?

The ST KILDA sank on Nov 25, 1961.

When was the wreck of the ST KILDA discovered?

The wreck of the ST KILDA was discovered in 1961.

What country did the ST KILDA belong to?

The ST KILDA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ST KILDA carrying?

The ST KILDA was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the ST KILDA?

The ST KILDA had a tonnage of 697 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST KILDA?

The ST KILDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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