San Calisto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
San calisto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 31.914 N,1 24.985 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.531900
  • Longitude: 1.416417
Wreck Depth 14.81 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN CALISTO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 140.8 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 10.1
Sonar Length 37.2
Sonar Width 8.1
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 42
Tonnage 8018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1939
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 019.6,,002.7,075.0
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H0215/39 14.12.39 LOCATED IN 513152N, 012502E. MASTS AND FUNNEL SHOW. (HMS FRANKLIN, 4.12.39). INS DW. - FNM 2807/39. H10509/39 6.1.40 POSN CONFIRMED. (HMS BITTERN, HN). NCA. H0215/39 28.4.40 INS ON CHARTS. - NM 1074/40. H0215/39 24.8.42 WK IN 513153N, 012503E SHOWS 2 MASTS AT ALL STATES OF TIDE. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 23.8.42). H0215/39 7.9.49 AMEND TO DW, TWO MASTS. - NM 1922/42. H5748/46 3.10.46 AMEND LEGEND '2 MASTS' TO (MAST). (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 3364/46. H0215/39 29.9.47 DISPERSED CLEAR TO 48FT. DRIFT SWEPT 11/12.9.47. CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.5 IN GEN DEPTH 12-13FMS. GOOD A/S CONTACT OBTAINED FROM LARGE AREA OF WRECKAGE (ML 585, 16.9.47). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT. - NM 2603/47. H926/62 18.8.67 SWEPT CLEAR AT 44, FOUL AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 62FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 44/67). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 2FT. BR STD. 27.1.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1607. H4525/69 6.8.69 LOCATED. NOT EXAM'D. (HMS ECHO, ROS DTD 18.6.69). 27.9.73 AMEND TO SW 13.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 1607. H1428/74 3.7.74 EXAM'D IN 513153N, 012506E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.1, FOUL AT 14MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19MTRS. LARGE, EASILY FOUND WK, LYING NE/SW AND EXTENDING NEARLY 100MTRS. (PLA, SWEEP REPORT NO 5/74). HH090481/01 27.2.90 EXAM'D 26.10.89 IN 513154N, 012506E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.0, FOUL AT 15.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LIES IN OWN SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.1MTR. DISPERSED WRECKAGE, LYING NE/SW IN 4 SEPARATE PARTS. GIVES LARGE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 481). - NM 860/90. HH090/997/01 19.12.02 EXAM'D 28.9.02 IN 5131.928N, 0124.994E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.7, FOUL 15.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN INTO TWO DISTINCT PARTS. (NP 1016, HI 997). BR STD. SEP 2017/000123580 12.9.17 EXAM'D 18.2.17 IN 5131.914N, 0124.985E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.81MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS, LENGTH 37.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.1MTRS, HEIGHT 0.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 042/222 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 19.62MTRS, 2.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 075 DEGS. WRECK IS IN TWO AREAS, 22m APART AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND TO DW 14.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAGLE OIL & SHIPPING CO LTD, LONDON. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 503HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR HOUSTON. IN BALLAST. MINED. SIX MEN LOST. LATER DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 31.914 N,1 24.985 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAN CALISTO wreck located?

The SAN CALISTO wreck is located at coordinates 51 31.914 N,1 24.985 E.

How deep is the SAN CALISTO and where exactly is it located?

The SAN CALISTO lies at a depth of about 14.81 meters and is located at coordinates 51 31.914 N,1 24.985 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN CALISTO?

The seabed around the SAN CALISTO lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the SAN CALISTO sink?

The SAN CALISTO sank on Dec 2, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SAN CALISTO discovered?

The wreck of the SAN CALISTO was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SAN CALISTO belong to?

The SAN CALISTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAN CALISTO carrying?

The SAN CALISTO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAN CALISTO?

The SAN CALISTO had a tonnage of 8018 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN CALISTO?

The SAN CALISTO is classified as a tanker.

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