St Katharine (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St katharine (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.149717
  • Longitude: -3.998750
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag BRITISH
Length 48.5 m
Width 7.6 m
Sonar Length 55.8
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 6.73
Orientation 79
Tonnage 442
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3110/72 4.1.73 WK IN 500857N, 035952W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. FLAT BOTTOM AREA. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. COARSE SAND AND BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). CHART AS WK 50MTRS [27FMS]. BR STD. 3.7.07 LIES ALMOST INVERTED, WITH SLIGHT LEAN TO SHIP'S PORT SIDE. CENTRE AREA, POSSIBLY WHERE THERE WAS A WELL-DECK HOLD, HAS COLLAPSED SLIGHTLY. TRUE STBD SIDE IS INTACT AND TIGHT TO THE SEABED WITH LITTLE DEBRIS. ROUNDING THE STERN CAN BE SEEN THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE WK WHICH STANDS 7MTRS. A WELL-NETTED PROP IS IN SITU. ON THE PORT QUARTER IS A SUBSTANTIAL DEBRIS FIELD CONTAINING GIRDERS, POSSIBLY FROM THE AFTER ACCOMMODATION AREA OR BRIDGE. BOILER HAS FALLEN FROM ITS MOUNTINGS AND POKES THROUGH THE HULL SIDE. PARTS OF THE ENGINE ROOM CAN BE SEEN INSIDE THE WK. (SOUTH WEST MAFIA, WEBSITE). NCA. SEP 2014/000153315 11.9.14 EXAM'D 21.6.14 IN 5008.983N, 0359.925W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.27 IN GEN DEPTH 57.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55.8MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HT 6.73MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, INVERTED WITH FWD SECTION COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1454). NO DEBRIS. RETAIN WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-HALLER. BUILT IN 1905 BY W WALKER, MARYPORT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NOURURY SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 64 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE BRIXHAM FOR CARDIFF. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS VILLE DE DOUAL (?DOUAI).

General Comments

INTACT, INVERED, CENTRE PART COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W.

How deep is the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.983 N,3 59.925 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) sink?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) belonged to BRITISH.

What cargo was the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 442 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY)?

The ST KATHARINE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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