St Patrick (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St patrick (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.528 N,5 27.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.125467
  • Longitude: -5.459850
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 85.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 1922
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

H02149/41 25.7.41 NDW SUNK IN 520400N, 052500W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1727/41. 15.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 520406N, 052530W APPROX. LENGTH 450FT, HEIGHT 43FT. (AUBD 319/177, ESCORT GROUP 5). 29.8.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 55MTRS IN 520406N, 052530E. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1972. H3140/69 16.5.77 NOT FOUND DURING MAIN AREA & SUBSEQUENT INTENSIVE SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 44/75). DELETE. BR STD. H1950/76 12.11.80 WK EXAM'D 26.4.80 IN 520730N, 052732W, USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP] & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 89 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 40MTRS. LIES NW/SE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). INS AS WK 88MTRS. BR STD. HH351/100/03 23.5.91 LOCATED IN 520718N, 052700W. (V P HAIGH, 30.10.90). NCA. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5207.528N, 0527.591W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 90.02MTRS. LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHGUARD & ROSSLARE RAILWAYS & HARBOURS CO. PASSAGE ROSSLARE FOR FISHGUARD. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. 17 CREW, ONE GUNNER & 12 PASSENGERS LOST, 45 CREW & 32 PASSENGERS SAFE. (DODS & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.528 N,5 27.591 W.

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

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.528 N,5 27.591 W.

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

The seabed around the ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 13, 1941.

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

The wreck of the ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

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

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

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

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1922 tons.

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

The ST PATRICK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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