Saint Andre (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saint andre (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.747 N,0 33.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.379117
  • Longitude: -0.555867
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 73
Tonnage 68
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1969
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Saint Andre shipwreck is an underwater wreck located off Selsey Bill in the English Channel at coordinates 50 22.747 N, 0 33.352 W. Sunk in 1969, the small wreck was located in 1976 and last examined in 2003 using DGPS. It lies upright on a seabed of sand, broken shells, and pebbles at a general depth of 47 meters with no scour. The intact wreck has a least echo sounder depth of 43.3 meters, a length of 34 meters, a width of 7 meters, a height of 4.1 meters, and is oriented on a 073/253 degree heading.

Surveying Details

H6516/59 18.3.69 SUNK OFF SELSEY BILL IN APPROX 502200N, 003500W. (LLOYDS). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 14.8.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 2450. H4121/76 5.11.76 WRECK LOCATED 30.6.76 IN 502242.7N, 003315.5W [OGB] HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HEIGHT 3.9MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 80FT. SEA BED OF SAND, BROKEN SHELLS & PEBBLES. THIS IS A SMALL WRECK WHICH APPEARS INTACT. LIES APPROX 060/240DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 43MTRS [23FMS] IN REVISED POSN. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH090/952/01 3.11.03 EXAM'D 23.6.03 IN 5022.747N, 0033.352W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS. LIES 073/253 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, INTACT WK. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION, IN THICK FOG, WITH MV ASTIR. (LL).

General Comments

APPEARS INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 22.747 N,0 33.352 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.747 N,0 33.352 W.

How deep is the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.747 N,0 33.352 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) sink?

The SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 14, 1969.

When was the wreck of the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY)?

The SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 68 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY)?

The SAINT ANDRE (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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