St Michan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St michan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.4 N,5 43.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.540000
  • Longitude: -5.730000
Wreck Depth 67.8 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 31
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 90
Tonnage 43
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 30, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Surveying Details

31.3.18 SUNK 10 MILES E OF LAMBAY IS. (A.P.KINGSTON). 12.4.18 SUNK 10 MILES E OF LAMBAY IS. (BOT MASTER). PREVIOUSLY SHOWN ON CHARTS BUT NO DETAILS NOTED. H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA ON NC 1411. AMENDED TO USCPA 50MTRS IN 533230N, 054430. (DATE NOT NOTED). H5982/82 8.8.83 FF (SERIOUS DAMAGE) SHOWN IN 533221N, 054351W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C24 [1983]. H4466/81 17.11.83 WK LOCATED IN 533225N, 054342W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 67MTRS. (HMS FOX, HN 5/83). NCA YET. H4466/81 29.2.84 EXAM'D 29.10.83 IN 533225N, 054342W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 28MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. ORIENTATION E/W. (HMS FOX, HI 95). APPEARS TO BE TOO LARGE TO BE A 43 TON TRAWLER. INS AS WK 66MTRS. [WGD] POSN: 5332.437N, 0543.756W. BA 44. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5332.400N, 0543.800W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.873 IN GEN DEPTH 73.3MTRS. LENGTH 31.0MTRS, WIDTH 8.0MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST, CV10_01). AMEND WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 96 AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, A SAILING VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.4 N,5 43.8 W.

How deep is the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.4 N,5 43.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 43 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY)?

The ST MICHAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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