St Fergus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St fergus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 37.339 N,1 38.971 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.622317
  • Longitude: -1.649517
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 155
Tonnage 390
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details H056/40 30.1.41 SANK OFF RATTRAY HEAD. (ROSYTH WK LIST, SUPPL NO8). NCA. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 EXAM'D 13.5.09 IN 5737.339N, 0138.971W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.32 IN GEN DEPTH 75.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 155/335 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). INS AS WK 69MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY HAWTHORNS & CO LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N OF SCOTLAND ORKNEY & SHETLAND CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 58HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR STROMNESS. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 37.339 N,1 38.971 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 37.339 N,1 38.971 W.

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

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 57 37.339 N,1 38.971 W.

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

The seabed around the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 31, 1940.

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

The wreck of the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

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

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

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

The ST FERGUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 390 tons.

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

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

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