St Geraldine Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
St geraldine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
57 46.149 N,3 23.856 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 57.769150
- Longitude: -3.397600
|
| Wreck Depth |
52 m
|
| Water Depth |
56 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ST GERALDINE |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
14 m |
| Sonar Length |
15 |
| Sonar Width |
5 |
| Shadow Height |
3.9 |
| Orientation |
90 |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
1986 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 8, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck St Geraldine is located in the North Sea off the coast of Moray, Scotland, at the coordinates 57 46.149 N, 3 23.856 W. This underwater wreck site was officially identified as the St Geraldine following a survey by HMS Cattistock and HMS Beagle. The shipwreck lies in a general depth of 56 meters, with a recorded least echo sounder depth of 53 meters over the structure. The vessel is oriented in an East-West direction and measures approximately 15 meters in length with a beam of 5 meters. Underwater television surveys have confirmed the site as a small wreck with a structural height of 3.9 meters. There is no evidence of seabed scour surrounding the obstruction.
Surveying Details
16.4.45 16.4.45 POSN 574612N, 032348W. LENGTH 46FT. HT 18FT. DIRN 080/260 DEGS. (AUBD 314/8, EG 30). 1.12.70 1.12.70 INS AS NDW IN 574612N, 032348W. LC 115. 21.8.78 21.8.78 AMEND TO WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 21.12.84 21.12.84 STATED TO BE WK OF ST GERALDINE. (B GREIG, TELECON). H2336/84 24.3.86 H2336/84 24.3.86 EXAM'D 13.11.85 IN 574610N, 032346W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LENGTH 15MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LYING E/W. CONFIRMED AS SMALL WK BY U/W TV. (HMS CATTISTOCK). (HMS BEAGLE, HI 246). AMEND TO WK 52MTRS. BR STD.
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57 46.149 N,3 23.856 W
St Geraldine on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the ST GERALDINE wreck located?
The ST GERALDINE wreck is located at coordinates 57 46.149 N,3 23.856 W.
How deep is the ST GERALDINE and where exactly is it located?
The ST GERALDINE lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 57 46.149 N,3 23.856 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ST GERALDINE?
The seabed around the ST GERALDINE lies at approximately 56 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the ST GERALDINE discovered?
The wreck of the ST GERALDINE was discovered in 1945.
What country did the ST GERALDINE belong to?
The ST GERALDINE belonged to GB.
What type of wreck is the ST GERALDINE?
The ST GERALDINE is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
SMALL WK