San Emiliano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San emiliano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 22 N,54 8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.366667
  • Longitude: -54.133333
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SAN EMILIANO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 141.1 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 8071
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 16.9.69 16.9.69 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 072200N, 540800W. (WW2SL) US WK LIST GIVES 073000N, 544500W. NCA. 20.4.83 20.4.83 NDW SHOWN IN 073100N, 544430W ON US 24028 [4TH EDN 1982]. NCA PLOTS IN OVER 200MTRS. 24.6.91 24.6.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 450M W OF TRINIDAD. (DODS) ACCEPTED POSN GIVEN AS 072200N, 540800W, BROKE IN TWO & SANK IN 70FMS. POSN 073000N, 544500W ALSO GIVEN. (LL WW2) POSN GIVEN AS 072200N, 540800W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) PLOTS IN 112MTRS. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1939 BY HARLAND & WOLFF WITH OIL ENGINES OF 502NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 155 WHILST ON PASSAGE CURACAO & TRINIDAD FOR TABLE BAY & SUEZ. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAGLE OIL & SHIPPING CO. 40 LIVES LOST. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the SAN EMILIANO wreck located?

The SAN EMILIANO wreck is located at coordinates 7 22 N,54 8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN EMILIANO?

The seabed around the SAN EMILIANO lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the SAN EMILIANO sink?

The SAN EMILIANO sank on Aug 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the SAN EMILIANO discovered?

The wreck of the SAN EMILIANO was discovered in 1942.

What country did the SAN EMILIANO belong to?

The SAN EMILIANO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAN EMILIANO carrying?

The SAN EMILIANO was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SAN EMILIANO?

The SAN EMILIANO had a tonnage of 8071 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN EMILIANO?

The SAN EMILIANO is classified as a tanker.

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