San Hilario (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San hilario (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.567 N,13 56.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.942783
  • Longitude: -13.948333
Water Depth 388 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 10157
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK 270MILES W BY N FROM FASTNET. (WW1SL). 27.6.86 WK LOCATED IN 515634N, 135654W [OSI] USING DECCA. METAL RECOVERED INDICATES VESSEL WAS BRITISH OR BRITISH BUILT. LENGTH BETWEEN 90 AND 180 MTRS. (J. THOROGOOD, SWIRE PACIFIC CO., TELECON). H1279/86 14.7.86 WK, THOUGHT TO BE SAN HILARIO, LOCATED IN GEN DEPTH 388MTRS IN 515634N, 135654W [OSI]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OVER WK 368MTRS. MAIN DECKS SETTLED IN MUD. (PACIFIC INSTALLER, TELEX 30.6.86). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND LATER SCUTTLED. (WW1SL).

General Comments

INTACT, WELL SETTLED IN MUD

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FAQ

Where is the SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.567 N,13 56.9 W.

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

The seabed around the SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 388 meters deep.

When did the SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 20, 1917.

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

The wreck of the SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

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

The SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The SAN HILARIO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 10157 tons.

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

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

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