St Margaret Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
St margaret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 52.122283
- Longitude: -6.932783
|
| Wreck Depth |
5.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ST MARGARET |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 7, 1919
|
| Bottom Texture |
Rock |
| Original Detection Year |
1919 |
| Last Detection Year |
1975 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 3, 1978 |
Surveying Details
H9495/19 12.12.19 H9495/19 12.12.19 SUNKEN STEAMER ON HER BEAM AND AWASH AT LOW WATER IN 520700N, 065600W APPROX. UNLIGHTED WK BUOY WILL BE PLACED 1C TO SEAWARD. (IRISH LTS OFFICE NO 18). [NO DATE] REPORT OF WK BREAKING UP. (LLOYDS). H5227/20 17.5.20 H5227/20 OR H3427/20 17.5.20 WK 18FT (1919) IN 520704N, 065555W, OR 234DEGS, 1.5C FROM HOOK TOWER LTHO. G CAN BUOY LAID 1.5C FROM WK, OR 234DEGS, 3C FROM HOOK TOWER LTH. (IRISH LTS). - NM 868/20. H7822/20 3.11.20 H7822/20 3.11.20 BUOY MOVED TO 234DEGS, 50YDS FROM WK. (IRISH LTS OFFICER 14/20). - NM 1815/20. H6311/22 29.9.22 H6311/22 29.9.22 WRECK NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (IRISH LTS OFFICER). BR STD. H2385/35 3.10.35 H2385/35 3.10.35 IN 1935 SS ARTIGLIO LAID BUOYS. THESE WERE WITHDRAWN LATER IN THE YEAR. H3020/37 18.5.37 H3020/37 18.5.37 IN 1937 SS ARTIGLIO LAID BUOYS. THESE WERE WITHDRAWN LATER IN THE YEAR. 16.3.67 16.3.67 3 WRECKS VERY CLOSE TO THIS POSN. ONE IS POSSIBLY SS LINCOLNSHIRE. (UNDERWATER WORLD MAGAZINE & BSAC). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOW CHARTED AS WK 5.5MTRS IN 520719N, 065555W [OSI]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2046.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1889 BY MCILWAINE, LEWIS & CO. LTD., BELFAST, WITH SINGLE SHAFT 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, 1 BOILER. PASSAGE TROON TO WATERFORD. STRANDED OFF HOOK HEAD. ALL CREW LOST. (SII)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W
St Margaret on Wreck Map
St Margaret Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ST MARGARET wreck located?
The ST MARGARET wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W.
How deep is the ST MARGARET and where exactly is it located?
The ST MARGARET lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ST MARGARET?
The seabed around the ST MARGARET lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the ST MARGARET sink?
The ST MARGARET sank on Dec 7, 1919.
When was the wreck of the ST MARGARET discovered?
The wreck of the ST MARGARET was discovered in 1919.
What country did the ST MARGARET belong to?
The ST MARGARET belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ST MARGARET carrying?
The ST MARGARET was carrying coal.
What type of wreck is the ST MARGARET?
The ST MARGARET is classified as a steam ship.