Knight Of St George Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Knight of st george Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
21 1.672 S,175 15.306 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: -21.027867
- Longitude: -175.255100
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| Water Depth |
-1 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
123.1 m |
| Width |
14.6 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Tonnage |
4710 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 20, 1911
|
| Bottom Texture |
Coral |
| Original Detection Year |
1914 |
| Last Detection Year |
2007 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
May 11, 2009 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Wreck of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE located in the South Pacific Ocean near Tonga at coordinates 21 1.672 S, 175 15.306 W. This historical shipwreck, originally recorded in 1913, has been identified as a navigational landmark over several decades. While early survey reports described the obstruction as a conspicuous structure, later updates identified it as a well-defined underwater wreck. Following an amendment to its position in 1963, the current verified location for the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE was confirmed in 2007 on New Zealand nautical charts. Mariners should note this underwater obstruction at 21 1.672 S, 175 15.306 W when navigating these waters near the Tongan coastline.
Surveying Details
16.1.14 INS WK (1913) IN 210142S, 1751532W. (DODS). H1580/28 9.3.28 ST CONSPIC IN 210142S,1751532W. H7918/30 28.11.30 ST CONSPIC IN 210135S,1751526W (HMS LABURNAM HN) H7184/31 5.2.32 REPD NOT TO BE CONSPIC. (HMS DIOMEDE HN). DELETE CONSPIC. H7117/34 1.6.34 REPD STILL TO BE A GOOD LANDMARK (TONGAN GOVT SHIP HIFAFUA, HN). NCA. H7305/37 13.11.37 REPD STILL TO BE CONSPIC. (HMS ACHILLES, HN). NCA. 19.4.63 POSN AMENDED TO 210145S, 1751515W. (CHART BRANCH). NC 2363. 1.4.07 SHOWN AS ST IN 2101.672S, 17515.306W [WGD] ON NEW ZEALAND 8275 [APR '07 EDN].
Circumstances of loss
BUILT 1890. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GREENSHIELDS, COWIE & CO. PASSAGE TACOMA FOR SYDNEY. WRECKED ON REEF 1M N OF EGERIA REEF, TONGA. (DODS).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
21 1.672 S,175 15.306 W
Knight Of St George on Wreck Map
Knight Of St George Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE wreck located?
The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE wreck is located at coordinates 21 1.672 S,175 15.306 W.
When did the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE sink?
The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE sank on Aug 20, 1911.
When was the wreck of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE discovered?
The wreck of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE was discovered in 1914.
What country did the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE belong to?
The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE carrying?
The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE?
The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE had a tonnage of 4710 tons.
What type of wreck is the KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE?
The KNIGHT OF ST GEORGE is classified as a steam ship.