Saganaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saganaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.05 N,52 58.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.584167
  • Longitude: -52.970000
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAGANAGA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5454
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 1988

Surveying Details

H5175/46 14.10.46 H5175/46 14.10.46 DW IN 473503N, 525812W. (SS PORT ROYAL PARK). - NM 3488/46. H5175/46 18.12.50 H5175/46 18.12.50 'C7' G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE S OF WK. (CANADIAN NM 293/50). - NM 2462/50. H5175/46 5.3.69 H5175/46 5.3.69 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CANADIAN NM 196(P)/69). - NM 529/69. H5175/46 22.1.70 H5175/46 22.1.70 BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (CANADIAN NM 43/70). NCA. H1276/88 12.12.88 H1276/88 12.12.88 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 0FT ON CANADIAN 4566 [NOV'62 EDN]. NE 296.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH GEORGIA CO. TORPEDOED BY U-513 WHILE AT ANCHOR AT WABANA ROADS, CONCEPTION BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SAGANAGA wreck located?

The SAGANAGA wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.05 N,52 58.2 W.

How deep is the SAGANAGA and where exactly is it located?

The SAGANAGA lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.05 N,52 58.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAGANAGA?

The seabed around the SAGANAGA lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the SAGANAGA sink?

The SAGANAGA sank on Sep 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SAGANAGA discovered?

The wreck of the SAGANAGA was discovered in 1946.

What country did the SAGANAGA belong to?

The SAGANAGA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAGANAGA carrying?

The SAGANAGA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SAGANAGA?

The SAGANAGA had a tonnage of 5454 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAGANAGA?

The SAGANAGA is classified as a steam ship.

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