St Martin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St martin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.314 N,2 9.851 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.421900
  • Longitude: 2.164183
Wreck Depth 16.6 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MARTIN
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Length 34.7 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 8
Orientation 100
Tonnage 234
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1991
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,030.0,135
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH160/351/02 11.1.91 WK, BELIEVED THAT OF ST. MARTIN, LOCATED IN 532517.5N, 021000E. OIL SLICK OBSERVED. MARKED BY E CARD. BUOY, Q(3) 10S, BELL, LAID 1CABLE E. (THV PATRICIA, VIA OCC HARWICH). NCA YET. HH160351/02 16.1.91 ABOVE CONFIRMED. (TH NM 2/91). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 244/91. HH160/351/01 5.2.91 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.4MTRS. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 9/91). AMENDED TO SW 12.4MTRS. BUOY DELETED. - NM 485/91. HH090/520/01 26.9.91 EXAM'D 18.6.91 IN 532517.4N, 000958.2E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.6, FOUL 16.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 30MTRS. SONAR LENGTH 50 MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. SEABED DISTURBED FOR 50MTRS TO THE SE. (NP 1008, HI 520). - NM 2890/91.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 1999

Circumstances of loss

REPORTED TAKING IN WATER AND IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the ST MARTIN wreck located?

The ST MARTIN wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.314 N,2 9.851 E.

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

The ST MARTIN lies at a depth of about 16.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.314 N,2 9.851 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST MARTIN?

The seabed around the ST MARTIN lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the ST MARTIN sink?

The ST MARTIN sank on Jan 10, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ST MARTIN discovered?

The wreck of the ST MARTIN was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ST MARTIN belong to?

The ST MARTIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ST MARTIN?

The ST MARTIN had a tonnage of 234 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST MARTIN?

The ST MARTIN is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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