St Margaret Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St margaret Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.122283
  • Longitude: -6.932783
Wreck Depth 5.5 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MARGARET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1919
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H9495/19 12.12.19 H9495/19 12.12.19 SUNKEN STEAMER ON HER BEAM AND AWASH AT LOW WATER IN 520700N, 065600W APPROX. UNLIGHTED WK BUOY WILL BE PLACED 1C TO SEAWARD. (IRISH LTS OFFICE NO 18). [NO DATE] REPORT OF WK BREAKING UP. (LLOYDS). H5227/20 17.5.20 H5227/20 OR H3427/20 17.5.20 WK 18FT (1919) IN 520704N, 065555W, OR 234DEGS, 1.5C FROM HOOK TOWER LTHO. G CAN BUOY LAID 1.5C FROM WK, OR 234DEGS, 3C FROM HOOK TOWER LTH. (IRISH LTS). - NM 868/20. H7822/20 3.11.20 H7822/20 3.11.20 BUOY MOVED TO 234DEGS, 50YDS FROM WK. (IRISH LTS OFFICER 14/20). - NM 1815/20. H6311/22 29.9.22 H6311/22 29.9.22 WRECK NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (IRISH LTS OFFICER). BR STD. H2385/35 3.10.35 H2385/35 3.10.35 IN 1935 SS ARTIGLIO LAID BUOYS. THESE WERE WITHDRAWN LATER IN THE YEAR. H3020/37 18.5.37 H3020/37 18.5.37 IN 1937 SS ARTIGLIO LAID BUOYS. THESE WERE WITHDRAWN LATER IN THE YEAR. 16.3.67 16.3.67 3 WRECKS VERY CLOSE TO THIS POSN. ONE IS POSSIBLY SS LINCOLNSHIRE. (UNDERWATER WORLD MAGAZINE & BSAC). 25.3.75 25.3.75 NOW CHARTED AS WK 5.5MTRS IN 520719N, 065555W [OSI]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2046.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1889 BY MCILWAINE, LEWIS & CO. LTD., BELFAST, WITH SINGLE SHAFT 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE, 1 BOILER. PASSAGE TROON TO WATERFORD. STRANDED OFF HOOK HEAD. ALL CREW LOST. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the ST MARGARET wreck located?

The ST MARGARET wreck is located at coordinates 52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W.

How deep is the ST MARGARET and where exactly is it located?

The ST MARGARET lies at a depth of about 5.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 7.337 N,6 55.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST MARGARET?

The seabed around the ST MARGARET lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ST MARGARET sink?

The ST MARGARET sank on Dec 7, 1919.

When was the wreck of the ST MARGARET discovered?

The wreck of the ST MARGARET was discovered in 1919.

What country did the ST MARGARET belong to?

The ST MARGARET belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST MARGARET carrying?

The ST MARGARET was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the ST MARGARET?

The ST MARGARET is classified as a steam ship.

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