San Conrado (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
San conrado (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.195 N,6 12.134 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.086583
  • Longitude: -6.202233
Wreck Depth 57.42 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Sonar Length 165.34
Sonar Width 29.66
Shadow Height 18.24
Orientation 45
Tonnage 7982
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2022

Surveying Details

H067/41 3.4.41 SUNK 170 DEGS, 12 MILES FROM TUSKAR RK. (FO MILFORD 3.4.41). IN 520700N, 060000W. (FO MILFORD 14.12.41). H109/45 9.4.45 POSN 520600N, 061000W. (WAGO 524). AUBD 319/193 23.3.45 VERY GOOD SONAR CONTACT. L 510FT, H 48FT, D 070/250. (EG 8). 21.11.72 INS AS USC 20FMS IN 520530N 061206W ON NE 1410. 9.4.73 SALVAGE OPS 5205N 0613W. PRESUMABLY THIS WK. (NAVEAM 107/73). H3140/69 13.5.77 LOCATED 20.10.76 IN 520517.8N, 061159.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH E/S 58 IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. DCS3 HEIGHT 23MTRS. ORIENTATION 030/210DEG. LENGTH 190MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). BR STD. H2396/77 21.12.77 DESCRIBED AS TANKER ON ITS SIDE, STANDING 54FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 252FT. DG CABLE PRESENT THUS MUST BE WWII. (R BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 16.12.77, SURVEY DTD 26.3.73). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5205.307N, 0611.988W. SEP 2019/000034629 21.2.19 LOCATED 2017; IN 5205.2103N, 0612.120W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS, LENGTH 160MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HEIGHT 15MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/225 DEGS. WRECK LARGELY BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED MID-SHIP. NFS. (RV KEARY, INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY 2017, H525 DTD 2019). AMEND NDW 58MTRS IN REVISED POSITION. SEP 2021/000080985 23.3.21 EXAM'D BY BDC 2.2.21; IN 5205.195N, 0612.134W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.42MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74.5MTRS. LENGTH 165.34MTRS, WIDTH 29.66MTRS, HT 18.24MTRS, ORIENTATION 025/205 DEGS. NFS. (UKHO, H525.2 FEATURE REPORT - BASED ON INFOMAR KRY17_02 SURVEY SURFACE 2017). AMEND TO NDW 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

2.4.41 OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CURACAO FOR MILFORD HAVEN. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT AND CRIPPLED SOME 13 MILES OFF THE SMALLS. TAKEN IN TOW BUT ATTACKED AGAIN AND SET ON FIRE, AFTER WHICH THE TOW WAS CUT FOR FEAR OF AN EXPLOSION. WAS STILL ON FIRE WHEN LAST SEEN ON 2.4.41 AND WAS PRESUMED SUNK. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 5.195 N,6 12.134 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.195 N,6 12.134 W.

How deep is the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57.42 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.195 N,6 12.134 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 1, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY)?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7982 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY)?

The SAN CONRADO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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