Saint Germain Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Saint germain Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 37 N,8 55 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE LEIXOES FOR PORT TALBOT. SUNK BY SUBMARINE. CREW OF 18 RECOVERED. (LL WW2).
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