St Paul Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St paul Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16.021 N,0 46.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.267017
  • Longitude: -0.768100
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST PAUL
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 94.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 11.2
Orientation 42
Tonnage 2550
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1921
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2001

Surveying Details

H6330/87/3 6.1.89 H6330/87/3 6.1.89 LARGE WK EXAM'D 19.9.88 IN 551601N, 004559W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72.0 IN GEN DEPTH 84.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 84.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.2MTRS, LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. UPRIGHT AND REMARKABLY INTACT. SONAR CLEARLY SHOWS DECK LAYOUT, CENTRAL SUPERSTRUCTURE, DERRICKS FORE AND AFT AND SEVERAL MASTS. LIES 042/222 DEG. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. 12.7.06 12.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK IS UPRIGHT AND COLLAPSED BUT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSING. STANDS 9MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'ST PAUL' OF GOTHENBURG. (S SLATER). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED BY ST PAUL LINE, GOTHENBURG. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 1500IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR SUNDERLAND. MINED. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI & S SLATER).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSING

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FAQ

Where is the ST PAUL wreck located?

The ST PAUL wreck is located at coordinates 55 16.021 N,0 46.086 W.

How deep is the ST PAUL and where exactly is it located?

The ST PAUL lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 55 16.021 N,0 46.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST PAUL?

The seabed around the ST PAUL lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the ST PAUL sink?

The ST PAUL sank on Sep 2, 1921.

When was the wreck of the ST PAUL discovered?

The wreck of the ST PAUL was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ST PAUL belong to?

The ST PAUL belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ST PAUL carrying?

The ST PAUL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ST PAUL?

The ST PAUL had a tonnage of 2550 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST PAUL?

The ST PAUL is classified as a steam ship.

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