St Thomas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St thomas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 15.895 N,1 27.819 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.264917
  • Longitude: 1.463650
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 288
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1886
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SANK APPROX 10 MILES E OF DUDGEON LTV. (LLOYDS). HH090/560/01 14.12.92 WK, LEAST DEPTH 24.4MTRS, LOCATED IN 531553N, 012757E. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL 11.12.92). HH090/560/01 16.2.93 EXAM'D 6.11.92 IN 531552.6N, 012756.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.2MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS. WIDTH 15MTRS. INTACT AND LYING 060/240 DEG. MAGNETOMETER INDICATES FERROUS CONTENT OF ABOUT 200 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 560). INS AS WK 24MTRS. - NM 44/93. HH090/560/01 11.11.93 EXAM'D 2.7.93 IN 531552.4N, 012755.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.0, FOUL AT 23.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.4MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 64MTRS, BREADTH 23MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEG ON GRAVELLY SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 560). AMEND TO SW 23MTRS. - NM 4100/93.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2000

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE ON PASSAGE DUNDEE TO LONDON.

General Comments

UK NM 651/18

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FAQ

Where is the ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 15.895 N,1 27.819 E.

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

The ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 53 15.895 N,1 27.819 E.

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

The seabed around the ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 8, 1886.

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

The wreck of the ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

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

The ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

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

The ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 288 tons.

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

The ST THOMAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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