Saint Olaf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saint olaf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20 N,4 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.333333
  • Longitude: -4.616667
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT OLAF
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 568
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1900
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 12.2.75 12.2.75 SANK OFF HOLYHEAD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN 532000N, 043700W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.9.07 8.9.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5M E OF SKERRIES LTHO. (SIBI) GIVES POSN 5325.0N, 0430.0W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

STEEL VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BYJ FULLERTON & CO. LTD., PAISLEY WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 110HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 1 BOILER. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T HEITON, DUBLIN. PASSAGE TREPORT FOR LIVERPOOL. SANK AFTER COLLIDED WITH SS 'VOLTAIE'. 2 OF 13 CREW LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT OLAF wreck located?

The SAINT OLAF wreck is located at coordinates 53 20 N,4 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT OLAF?

The seabed around the SAINT OLAF lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the SAINT OLAF sink?

The SAINT OLAF sank on Dec 18, 1900.

When was the wreck of the SAINT OLAF discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT OLAF was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SAINT OLAF belong to?

The SAINT OLAF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAINT OLAF carrying?

The SAINT OLAF was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT OLAF?

The SAINT OLAF had a tonnage of 568 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT OLAF?

The SAINT OLAF is classified as a steam ship.

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