Szent Istvan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Szent istvan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.425 N,5 20.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.857083
  • Longitude: -5.349667
Wreck Depth 4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SZENT ISTVAN
Type steam ship
Length 86.9 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2215
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1909
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3542/68 27.9.68 H3542/68 27.9.68 ABOUT 2000 TON VESSEL, POSSIBLY A CARGO CARRIER. HIGHEST PART OF THE WRECKAGE IS THE BOILER WHICH STANDS ABOUT 17FT HIGH ON A SEABED OF SMALL BOULDERS. GENERAL HEIGHT OF WRECKAGE IS NOT IN EXCESS OF 9FT. THE WRECK HAS BEEN SALVAGED BY A FIRM CALLED ROUSE ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO. THE WESTERLY SWELL TIDE HAS CAUSED A MOVEMENT OF WRECKAGE WESTWARD INTO PORTH LLAUOG. ONE BOILER STANDS MIDWAY BETWEEN THE COAST OF RAMSEY AND A ROCK CALLED BANCYN FFALD. SEABED IS FREE OF WEED. POSSIBLE HAZARD TO SHIPS IN THE AREA FROM THE BOILER AT LOW WATER. (R EDMONDS, 13.9.68). CHART AS WK 2FMS 1FT IN 515125N, 052056W. BR STD. H3542/68 2.4.69 H3542/68 2.4.69 CORRECTED POSN NOW 515124N, 052055W. NAME GIVEN AS SZENT ISTVAN. (R EDMONDS, 27.3.69). BR STD. H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY LOOKED FOR. (HMS FOX HI 20). SHOAL OF 3.3MTRS SHOWN IN THIS POSN ON SURVEY K8742/1. POSSIBLY THIS WK. NCA. H1288/83/361 23.3.84 H1288/83/361 23.3.84 DIVED ON IN 1983. PROPELLER IS MISSING. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE RUSSIAN WRECK. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (S HUMPHREY). HH100/351/11 20.6.96 HH100/351/11 20.6.96 WELL BROKEN UP. PROP LIES FLAT NEXT TO PROPSHAFT. RUDDER STANDS 2MTRS HIGHT. (S J ROBERTS). [WGD] POSN: 5151.425N, 0520.980W. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY WIGHAM RICHARDSON & CO, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ROYAL HUNGARIAN SEA NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 237 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE OPPORTO FOR GLASGOW. GENERAL CARGO. STRANDED IN DENSE FOG.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.425 N,5 20.98 W
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FAQ

Where is the SZENT ISTVAN wreck located?

The SZENT ISTVAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.425 N,5 20.98 W.

How deep is the SZENT ISTVAN and where exactly is it located?

The SZENT ISTVAN lies at a depth of about 4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.425 N,5 20.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SZENT ISTVAN?

The seabed around the SZENT ISTVAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SZENT ISTVAN sink?

The SZENT ISTVAN sank on Sep 28, 1909.

When was the wreck of the SZENT ISTVAN discovered?

The wreck of the SZENT ISTVAN was discovered in 1968.

What cargo was the SZENT ISTVAN carrying?

The SZENT ISTVAN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SZENT ISTVAN?

The SZENT ISTVAN had a tonnage of 2215 tons.

What type of wreck is the SZENT ISTVAN?

The SZENT ISTVAN is classified as a steam ship.

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