Saint John Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Saint john Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 1.146 S,46 59.556 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -25.019100
  • Longitude: 46.992600
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT JOHN
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 139.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5311
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2019

Surveying Details

H5103/61 3.12.68 VESSEL REPORTED GROUNDED OFF PORT DAUPHIN, POSN NOT YET ASCERTAINED. WITH A HEAVY LIST, HEADING NORTH. (LL 31.10 & 18.11.68). NCA YET. H5301/61 24.6.70 ST IN POSN 317.5DEGS X 5.8CABLES FROM FLACOURT FRONT LT OR, IN 250103S, 465934E. (HAMBURG NM 2092/70). BR STD. H5301/61 19.10.70 ST IN POSN 316DEGS X 5.8CABLES FROM FLACOURT REAR LT. (PARIS NM 70 38 30). - NM 1801/70.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CANADA FOR INDONESIA. DRAGGED ANCHOR DURING A GALE AND GROUNDED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT JOHN wreck located?

The SAINT JOHN wreck is located at coordinates 25 1.146 S,46 59.556 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT JOHN?

The seabed around the SAINT JOHN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAINT JOHN sink?

The SAINT JOHN sank on Oct 31, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SAINT JOHN discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT JOHN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SAINT JOHN belong to?

The SAINT JOHN belonged to LR.

What cargo was the SAINT JOHN carrying?

The SAINT JOHN was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,salt.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT JOHN?

The SAINT JOHN had a tonnage of 5311 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT JOHN?

The SAINT JOHN is classified as a steam ship.

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