St Olaf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St olaf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30 N,9 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.500000
  • Longitude: -9.533333
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST OLAF
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 39.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 323
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA POSN 503000N, 093200W FOR FILING ONLY. 23.3.07 23.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 58M FROM GALLEY HEAD. (LLWW1). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1903 BY P MCLAUGHLIN, PARRSBOROUGH, N.S. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PUGSLEY'S SHIPPING LTD, N.S. PASSAGE LLANELLY FOR PARRSBORO. CAPTURED AND SUNK USING GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U24 IN THE SW APPROACHES. CREW OF 8 RESCUED. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14, LLWW1 SII).

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FAQ

Where is the ST OLAF wreck located?

The ST OLAF wreck is located at coordinates 50 30 N,9 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST OLAF?

The seabed around the ST OLAF lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the ST OLAF sink?

The ST OLAF sank on Aug 19, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ST OLAF discovered?

The wreck of the ST OLAF was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ST OLAF belong to?

The ST OLAF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST OLAF carrying?

The ST OLAF was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ST OLAF?

The ST OLAF had a tonnage of 323 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST OLAF?

The ST OLAF is classified as a sailing vessel.

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