Santa Amalia Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Santa amalia Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 53 N,7 26 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 85 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SANTA AMALIA |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 117.3 m |
| Width | 15.2 m |
| Draught | 5.5 |
| Tonnage | 4306 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 28, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Gravel |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1967 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | SEE ALSO MAXTON IN SAME POSN. 6.1.18 ESCORT GIVES POSN AS 555300N 072600W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4872/68 25.9.68 NO SONAR CONTACT IN THIS POSN AFTER EXHAUSTIVE SEARCH. (HMS HYDRA, ROS 1967). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED. 43 MEN LOST.
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