St Michael Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St michael Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 51.982 N,14 34.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.866367
  • Longitude: 14.574000
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MICHAEL
Type tug
Flag MT
Length 20.1 m
Orientation 90
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1998
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH375/420/03 5.11.98 SCUTTLED & LATER DRAGGED TO 355157.5N, 143429.6E [EUR], [POSN BY GPS]. LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. LIES PARALLEL TO SHORE. (IMPERIAL EAGLE UNDERWATER MARINE PARK ACTION COMMITTEE, LETTER DTD 22.10.98). BR STD. HH375/420/03 30.11.98 WK 17MTRS IN 355202.5N, 143430.0E [EUR]. (MALTESE NM 44/98) [SEE ALSO WK NO.38021]. BR STD. 6.3.03 WGD POSN: 3551.982N, 1434.440E. NE 2538. SEP 2008/000006039 21.1.08 CONSERVATION AREA ESTABLISHED BOUNDED BY: 3552.100N, 1434.550E [WGD]; 3551.900N, 1434.650E; 3551.817N, 1434.417E; 3552.017N, 1434.300E. CONSIDERED AS 'NO STOPPING AREAS'. ANCHORING ALLOWED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH VALETTA VTS. DIVING VESSELS TO DISPLAY SIGNALS. ONLY SURFACE FISHING ALLOWED. (MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY NM 5/08). INS AS GENERAL MARITIME LIMIT WITH NOTE. - NM BLOCK 1307/08. SEP 2023/000155749 09.06.23 NOT SHOWN ON MALTESE ENC [MT ENC300194, EDN 2.006, DTD 09.06.23] BUT MARINE AREA & DW STILL SHOWN ON BA_2538_0 (EDN 5, DTD 03.12.20). TRANSPORT MALTA NM 11/2019 CONFIRMS CONSERVATION AREA AROUND TUG ST MICHAEL (RSDRA2019000016705). REMAIN IN POSITION AS LIVE.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2023

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SCUTTLED, TOGETHER WITH M TUG NO.10, TO CREATE AN UNDERWATER ATTRACTION FOR DIVERS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 51.982 N,14 34.44 E
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FAQ

Where is the ST MICHAEL wreck located?

The ST MICHAEL wreck is located at coordinates 35 51.982 N,14 34.44 E.

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

The ST MICHAEL lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 35 51.982 N,14 34.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST MICHAEL?

The seabed around the ST MICHAEL lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ST MICHAEL sink?

The ST MICHAEL sank on May 16, 1998.

When was the wreck of the ST MICHAEL discovered?

The wreck of the ST MICHAEL was discovered in 1998.

What country did the ST MICHAEL belong to?

The ST MICHAEL belonged to MT.

What type of wreck is the ST MICHAEL?

The ST MICHAEL is classified as a tug.

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