St Vincent (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St vincent (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.064 N,6 16.343 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.934400
  • Longitude: -6.272383
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 5.1
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 479
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1882
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details WRECK [OLD SYMBOL] INSERTED IN 495600N, 061600W WITH CAN BUOY CLOSE E. BA 2565 [1818 EDN]. SHOWN ON A SURVEY [B6825] BY CAPTAIN MAXWELL IN 1897/98. H975/24 9.2.24 H975/24 9.2.24 WK & BUOY DELETED. (HMS SPENSER). NOTE. H2537/27 H2537/27 CHARTED AS WK 12FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 883. 20.12.71 20.12.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 21MTRS IN 495557N, 061618W. NC 1148. H1280/76/24 29.1.76 H1280/76/24 29.1.76 THIS WRECK WAS MARKED BY A BUOY POSITIONED BY A RN HYDRO SURVEY TEAM. THERE WERE NO ECHO SOUNDER INDICATIONS OF A WRECK IN THE AREA AND A BOTTOM SEARCH REVEALED NOTHING BUT A FLAT SANDY BOTTOM AT 70FT. OTHER DIVERS HAVE FOUND A WRECK NEARER TOLL'S ISLAND WHICH IS BELIEVED TO BE THE BARQUE 'ST VINCENT' SUNK IN 1882.THIS WK WAS NOT LOCATED. (RAF HONINGTON SUB AQUA EXPEDITION REPORT, 1-15.8.75). NCA. H2568/71 22.4.76 H2568/71 22.4.76 NOT LOCATED.INVESTIGATED BY E/S AND RAF DIVERS WHO CARRIED OUT SEARCH OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS HECLA, HI 2C/75). DELETED. NE 34. 26.10.00 26.10.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH100/351/22 22.9.05 HH100/351/22 22.9.05 WOODEN WK BURIED IN THE SEABED LOCATED IN 4956.064N, 0616.343W [WGD]. ONLY AN IRON WINCH SHOWS 1MTR ABOVE THE SAND. POSSIBLY ST VINCENT. (T STEVENS, EMAIL DTD 17.9.05). INS AS WK 21MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1867 BY CLARKE, JERSEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCRUTTON & SONS, GRACE ST, LONDON. PASSAGE ST VINCENT FOR THE ISLES OF SCILLY. STRUCK W EDGE OF SPANISH LEDGES WHILST UNDER PILOTAGE. BEGAN TO MAKE WATER AND ANCHORED IN CROW SOUND. LATER SANK. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY IRON WINCH SHOWS, HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 56.064 N,6 16.343 W
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FAQ

Where is the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.064 N,6 16.343 W.

How deep is the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.064 N,6 16.343 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 24, 1882.

When was the wreck of the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1897.

What country did the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY)?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 479 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY)?

The ST VINCENT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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