Eastern Saturn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eastern saturn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 20 S,5 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.333333
  • Longitude: 5.833333
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EASTERN SATURN
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 138.7 m
Width 18 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 7563
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.2.78 ABANDONED IN 002000S, 055000E APPROX. (LL 11 & 13.2.78). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SATURN NAVIGATION INC. PASSAGE BANGKOK FOR APAPA/LAGOS. WAS ABANDONED DUE TO SEVER LEAKAGE INTO NO 1 & NO 2 HOLDS. WAS LAST SIGHTED SINKING LOWER INTO THE WATER AND PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK SOON AFTERWARDS. CREW RECOVERED BY M TANKER POMELLA. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the EASTERN SATURN wreck located?

The EASTERN SATURN wreck is located at coordinates 0 20 S,5 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EASTERN SATURN?

The seabed around the EASTERN SATURN lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the EASTERN SATURN sink?

The EASTERN SATURN sank on Feb 10, 1978.

When was the wreck of the EASTERN SATURN discovered?

The wreck of the EASTERN SATURN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the EASTERN SATURN belong to?

The EASTERN SATURN belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EASTERN SATURN carrying?

The EASTERN SATURN was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the EASTERN SATURN?

The EASTERN SATURN had a tonnage of 7563 tons.

What type of wreck is the EASTERN SATURN?

The EASTERN SATURN is classified as a carrier.

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