Hms St Johns Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms st johns Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 20 N,8 20.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.333333
  • Longitude: -8.334167
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ST JOHNS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 34.2 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 208
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 3, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK OFF TORY ISLAND. (COLLEDGE). POSN 5520.0N, 0820.0W. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY CCOOK, WELLTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLEY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ON WAR PATROL. HIRED 1915 AND CONVERTED INTO ARMED PATROL SWEEPER. ONE 6LB GUN. ATTACKED BY ENEMY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY LONG RANGE GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ST JOHNS wreck located?

The HMS ST JOHNS wreck is located at coordinates 55 20 N,8 20.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ST JOHNS?

The seabed around the HMS ST JOHNS lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the HMS ST JOHNS sink?

The HMS ST JOHNS sank on Jun 3, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS ST JOHNS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ST JOHNS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS ST JOHNS belong to?

The HMS ST JOHNS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ST JOHNS?

The HMS ST JOHNS had a tonnage of 208 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ST JOHNS?

The HMS ST JOHNS is classified as a trawler.