Don Samuel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Don samuel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 13 S,37 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.216667
  • Longitude: -37.416667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DON SAMUEL
Type fishing vessel
Flag AR
Tonnage 204
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1951
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1958
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2000

Surveying Details

H4113/57 30.4.58 STRUCK SUBMERGED ROCK, PROBABLY ABOUT 2M OFF CAPE NUNEZ, & SANK AFTER DRIFTING CLOSER INSHORE. BELIEVED NON-DANGEROUS. POSN GIVEN AS 541500S, 37200W APPROX. (ADMIN OFFICER, SOUTH GEORGIA). NCA, FOR FILIMG ONLY. H5605/58 10.12.58 SANK OFF THE WEST COAST AFTER HITTING A ROCK. VERY APPROX POSN 541200S, 372700W. (LT STUMBLE'S ROS IN SOUTH GEORGIA). NCA. 9.8.83 STRUCK REEF IN QUEEN MAUD BAY, & BECAME TOTAL LOSS IN APPROXIMATELY 541300S, 372500W. (SEA BREEZES AUG'83) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, RAN AGROUND ON REEF IN QUEEN MAUD BAY & BECAME TOTAL LOSS. (SEA BREEZES, AUG'83)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 13 S,37 25 W
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FAQ

Where is the DON SAMUEL wreck located?

The DON SAMUEL wreck is located at coordinates 54 13 S,37 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DON SAMUEL?

The seabed around the DON SAMUEL lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the DON SAMUEL sink?

The DON SAMUEL sank on Nov 11, 1951.

When was the wreck of the DON SAMUEL discovered?

The wreck of the DON SAMUEL was discovered in 1958.

What country did the DON SAMUEL belong to?

The DON SAMUEL belonged to AR.

What was the tonnage of the DON SAMUEL?

The DON SAMUEL had a tonnage of 204 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON SAMUEL?

The DON SAMUEL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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