St Nicholas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
St nicholas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 26.478 N,3 3.177 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.441300
  • Longitude: -3.052950
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST NICHOLAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.5 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 787
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.7.70 SLID OFF PROUDFOOT ROCKS AFTER RUNNING AGROUND & SANK IN 65-70FT OF WATER. (LL). POSN 582630N, 030305W. NCA. RSDRA2022000131756 15.12.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1710). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 26, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1871. PASSAGE SCRABSTER FOR WICK. RAN AGROUND ON PROUDFOOT ROCKSR TO WICK. SHE SLID OFF & SANK IN 65-70FT OF WATER THE FOLLOWING DAY. (LLOYDS & OFF SCOTLAND).

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FAQ

Where is the ST NICHOLAS wreck located?

The ST NICHOLAS wreck is located at coordinates 58 26.478 N,3 3.177 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST NICHOLAS?

The seabed around the ST NICHOLAS lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the ST NICHOLAS sink?

The ST NICHOLAS sank on Jun 17, 1914.

When was the wreck of the ST NICHOLAS discovered?

The wreck of the ST NICHOLAS was discovered in 1914.

What country did the ST NICHOLAS belong to?

The ST NICHOLAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST NICHOLAS carrying?

The ST NICHOLAS was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST NICHOLAS?

The ST NICHOLAS had a tonnage of 787 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST NICHOLAS?

The ST NICHOLAS is classified as a steam ship.

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