Saint Germain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saint germain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37 N,8 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.616667
  • Longitude: -8.916667
Water Depth 96 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT GERMAIN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1044
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Surveying Details

18.11.40 [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553700N, 085502W. (DSNE 440/40, 18.11.40). 18.11.40 [NO DATE] SANK 18.11.40. PIT PROPS & WRECKAGE FOUND 19.11.40 IN 552000N, 085200W. (LL WW2). H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554000N, 084000W. IF NW IS MAGNETIC THIS BEARING AND DISTANCE GIVES 553000N, 090000W APPROX. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LEIXOES FOR PORT TALBOT. SUNK BY SUBMARINE. CREW OF 18 RECOVERED. (LL WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 37 N,8 55 W
Saint Germain on Wreck Map Saint Germain Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SAINT GERMAIN wreck located?

The SAINT GERMAIN wreck is located at coordinates 55 37 N,8 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT GERMAIN?

The seabed around the SAINT GERMAIN lies at approximately 96 meters deep.

When did the SAINT GERMAIN sink?

The SAINT GERMAIN sank on Nov 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAINT GERMAIN discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT GERMAIN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SAINT GERMAIN belong to?

The SAINT GERMAIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAINT GERMAIN carrying?

The SAINT GERMAIN was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT GERMAIN?

The SAINT GERMAIN had a tonnage of 1044 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT GERMAIN?

The SAINT GERMAIN is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks