St Finbarr Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St finbarr Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 48 N,55 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.800000
  • Longitude: -55.166667
Water Depth 170 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST FINBARR
Type stern trawler
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 11 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1139
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4400/64 8.4.68 H4400/64 8.4.68 NDWPA IN 514800N, 551000W. (BOARD OF TRADE R OF C S478). BR STD. 12.3.92 12.3.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M NNE OF CAPE BAULD. (MSD).
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 1992

Circumstances of loss

25.12.66 BUILT IN 1964. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T HAMLING & CO LTD. ABANDONED AFTER CATCHING FIRE ON 25.12.66. TAKEN IN TOW BY BRITISH TRAWLER 'ORSINO' BUT SANK IN BAD WEATHER TWO DAYS LATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ST FINBARR wreck located?

The ST FINBARR wreck is located at coordinates 51 48 N,55 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST FINBARR?

The seabed around the ST FINBARR lies at approximately 170 meters deep.

When did the ST FINBARR sink?

The ST FINBARR sank on Dec 27, 1966.

When was the wreck of the ST FINBARR discovered?

The wreck of the ST FINBARR was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ST FINBARR belong to?

The ST FINBARR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ST FINBARR?

The ST FINBARR had a tonnage of 1139 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST FINBARR?

The ST FINBARR is classified as a stern trawler.

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