St Mary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
St mary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 52.31 S,58 15.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.871833
  • Longitude: -58.254167
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MARY
Flag US
Tonnage 1940
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1893
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 3.3.70 WRECKED IN PORT PLEASANT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3523/50 1.9.78 SECTION OF THE WK WAS REMOVED TO MAINE STATE MUSEUM IN USA DURING 1978. (GOVERNMENT HOUSE LETTER LEG/10/45, DTD 28.7.78). H1926/80 1.3.82 REPD TO LIE IN BAY N OF WHALE PT, IN 515218S 581500W. VISITED BY ABSR N.B. POOLE. (HMS ENDURANCE 266/1/4, 22.7.81). NCA. 2.3.82 WK OF 'ST MARY' PICTURED ON STAMPS ISSUED BY FALKLAND ISLANDS, ONLY A FEW RIBS REMAINING AS DEPICTED. (FALKLAND ISLANDS STAMP, ISSUED FEB 1982). H2924/69 14.6.82 ACCOUNT OF LOSS. (DOWNEAST MAGAZINE, JULY 1979). 9.6.06 NO RECORDED POS'N FOR ST MARY IN KELP LAGOON. ANY REMAINS ARE NOW SCATTERED ON THE BEACH ABOVE TIDE LEVEL. (J CLARK, FALKLANDS ISLAND GOVERMENT, EMAIL DTD 5.6.06). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889. PASSAGE PHIPPSBURG FOR HAIVE. COLLIDED WITH THE 'MAGELLAN' ON A CALM NIGHT OFF CAPE HORN. MADE FOR THE FALKLANDS, BUT STUCK FAST ON PINACLE IN PORT PLEASANT. CAPTAIN CARVER COMMITTED SUICIDE AFTER, THIS BEING HIS THIRD SHIPWRECK. CARGO OF CAST IRON, TOYS, COFFEE, WHISKY, INK, SOAP & CARPET. (DOWNEAST MAGAZINE, JULY 1979).

General Comments

ONLY A FEW RIBS REMAINING.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 52.31 S,58 15.25 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST MARY wreck located?

The ST MARY wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.31 S,58 15.25 W.

When did the ST MARY sink?

The ST MARY sank on Aug 10, 1893.

When was the wreck of the ST MARY discovered?

The wreck of the ST MARY was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ST MARY belong to?

The ST MARY belonged to US.

What cargo was the ST MARY carrying?

The ST MARY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST MARY?

The ST MARY had a tonnage of 1940 tons.

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