St George Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St george Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 51.808 N,5 18.064 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.863467
  • Longitude: -5.301067
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST GEORGE
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1288/83/361 23.3.84 H1288/83/361 23.3.84 WK IN 515147N, 051800W. DIVED ON IN 1982. LIES ON ITS STBD SIDE, WITH PORT SIDE MOSTLY INTACT AND ONLY A FEW FEET BELOW THE SURFACE AT LWS. COVERED WITH KELP. BOILER STILL INTACT. HIGHEST PART OF WK ABOUT 6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7.3MTRS. POSSIBLY A DANGER TO SMALL CRAFT. (S HUMPHREY). COVERED BY DW CLOSE SW. NCA. HH100/351/11 20.6.96 HH100/351/11 20.6.96 ONLY THE BOILER AND BOW NOW REMAIN. THE REST IS ALL SMASHED UP. (S J ROBERTS). 25.2.13 25.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5151.808N, 0518.064W. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

General Comments

LIES ON STBD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.808 N,5 18.064 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST GEORGE wreck located?

The ST GEORGE wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.808 N,5 18.064 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST GEORGE?

The seabed around the ST GEORGE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ST GEORGE discovered?

The wreck of the ST GEORGE was discovered in 1982.

What type of wreck is the ST GEORGE?

The ST GEORGE is classified as a steam ship.