St Matthaeus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St matthaeus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.265 N,3 14.246 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.421083
  • Longitude: -3.237433
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MATTHAEUS
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 38.6 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 5.9
Tonnage 507
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,chemicals,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1887
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1887
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2004

Surveying Details

12.4.1887 [NO DATE] ST MATTHAEUS 0.25M SE 1/2 E FROM HE2 BLACK BUOY, DISPERSED BY MDHB 12.4.1887 & 13.4.1887. MANY OF THE CASKS DROVE ASHORE & WERE SAVED. DEPTH 20FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). VESSEL ALSO KNOWN AS 'ST MATTHARUS'. H4202/55 5.11.57 H4202/55 5.11.57 SHOWN AS DW IN 532515N, 031410W [OGB] ON SURVEY [K1758]. - NM BLOCK 2504/57. H3906/59 20.8.59 H3906/59 20.8.59 NOT SHOWN ON SURVEY [K2184]. DELETE. NC 1978. 14.10.74 14.10.74 NOT SHOWN MD&HC SURVEY [K6693/2]. STILL SHOWN BA 1978. DELETE. BR STD. H2003/86 24.2.87 H2003/86 24.2.87 DISPROVED DURING DCS3 & E/S SEARCH. (MD & HC, HI 323) AMENDED TO DEAD. NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1870 BY J.W. KLAWITTER, DANZIG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G LINCK, DANZIG. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. DROVE ON SHORE ON EAST HOYLE BANK 0.25M SE 1/2 E FROM HE2 BLACK BUOY IN NNW FORCE 10 WINDS. (SIBI)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.265 N,3 14.246 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST MATTHAEUS wreck located?

The ST MATTHAEUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.265 N,3 14.246 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST MATTHAEUS?

The seabed around the ST MATTHAEUS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ST MATTHAEUS sink?

The ST MATTHAEUS sank on Apr 1, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ST MATTHAEUS discovered?

The wreck of the ST MATTHAEUS was discovered in 1887.

What country did the ST MATTHAEUS belong to?

The ST MATTHAEUS belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ST MATTHAEUS carrying?

The ST MATTHAEUS was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,chemicals,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the ST MATTHAEUS?

The ST MATTHAEUS had a tonnage of 507 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST MATTHAEUS?

The ST MATTHAEUS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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