Sankt Jacob Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sankt jacob Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 31.117 N,8 56.217 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.518617
  • Longitude: 8.936950
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANKT JACOB
Type motor vessel
Flag CY
Length 91.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1595
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products,rubber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2011

Surveying Details

19.3.73 SUNK 200MTRS S OF BUOY IN BAIE DE LA GALITE, IN GEN DEPTH 40 TO 45MTRS. (LLOYDS VOL.211). NCA YET. 29.3.73 DW MARKED BY BUOY, IN 373113N, 085632E. (DIFRAP 13/73). NAVEAM 115 ISSUED. H5066/70 3.4.73 POSN 373110N, 085629E. (TUNISIAN AV 2/73). NCA YET. H5066/70 20.7.73 WK, LEAST DEPTH 1.5MTRS, IN 373110N, 085629E. (BREST NM 73/26/15). CHART AS WK 0FMS 5FT. - NM 1502/73. H2239/78 16.2.81 CHART ISOLATED DANGER BUOY, FL(2)9S, CLOSE S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 433/81. HH 407/410/02 14.10.94 AMENDED TO WK 14.4MTRS IN 373107N, 085613E. BUOY REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 94/39/37). - NM 3661/94. SEP 2011/000171583 20.9.11 DELETE. (TUNISIAN NM 16/42/11). REPEATS FRENCH NM 30/42/11. - NM 4696/11.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY BOEL & FILS, TAMISE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANESIS SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE GALATZ FOR BAYONNE & NANTES. TOOK ON LIST DUE TO LEAKAGE IN DOUBLE BOTTOM. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND HEARD TO BREAK IN TWO ON SINKING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SANKT JACOB wreck located?

The SANKT JACOB wreck is located at coordinates 37 31.117 N,8 56.217 E.

How deep is the SANKT JACOB and where exactly is it located?

The SANKT JACOB lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 37 31.117 N,8 56.217 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANKT JACOB?

The seabed around the SANKT JACOB lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the SANKT JACOB sink?

The SANKT JACOB sank on Jan 31, 1973.

When was the wreck of the SANKT JACOB discovered?

The wreck of the SANKT JACOB was discovered in 1973.

What country did the SANKT JACOB belong to?

The SANKT JACOB belonged to CY.

What cargo was the SANKT JACOB carrying?

The SANKT JACOB was carrying fertiliser: natural and products,rubber.

What was the tonnage of the SANKT JACOB?

The SANKT JACOB had a tonnage of 1595 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANKT JACOB?

The SANKT JACOB is classified as a motor vessel.

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