Santa Amalia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santa amalia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 54.016 N,7 29.83 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.900267
  • Longitude: -7.497167
Wreck Depth 99 m
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 10.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 4306
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Surveying Details

6.1.18 6.1.18 ESCORT GIVES POSN AS 555300N, 072600W. (ADMIRALTY). SANK 30M N BY E HALF E FROM MALIN HD, CO. DONEGAL. (DODS). H4872/68 24.9.68 H4872/68 24.9.68 WK LOCATED 22.8.67 IN 555405N, 072954W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 331 IN GEN DEPTH 365FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF FINE SAND. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 20.1.68). INS AS WK 54FMS. BR STD. 21.10.76 21.10.76 AMEND TO WK 100MTRS. NC 1770. H1310/83/42 24.11.83 H1310/83/42 24.11.83 DIVER REPD WK AS FLUSH-DECKED, 350 X 45FT. 2 HATCHES FWD, 2 AFT. 1 TWEEN DECK. GUN AFT. (F HINDS, 28.10.83). H2317/85 2.12.85 H2317/85 2.12.85 EXAM'D 26.5.85 IN 555402N, 072950W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 100 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 75MTRS. POORLY DEFINED SONAR CONTACT, LYING 135/315DEG. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). BR STD. 17.4.07 17.4.07 LOCATED IN 5554.016N, 0729.830W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 111MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 10.8MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS PROBABLY SE. INTACT BUT COLLAPSED IN AREA OF AFTER TANKS. RETAIN WK 100MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 99.10MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 99MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1906 BY RUSSEL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAGLE OIL TRANSPORT CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 400NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE MANCHESTER FOR PUERTO MEXICO. TORPEDOED & SUNK. 43 MEN LOST. (DODS & LLWW1).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, ?BOWS SE, AFTER TANK AREA COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 54.016 N,7 29.83 W.

How deep is the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 99 meters and is located at coordinates 55 54.016 N,7 29.83 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4306 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SANTA AMALIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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