Santa Catarina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Santa catarina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 20.82 N,1 55.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.347000
  • Longitude: -1.930283
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA CATARINA
Type sailing vessel
Flag ES
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.5.67 CANNON HAVE BEEN RAISED FROM DEPTHS OF 60FT IN VICINITY OF ST CATHARINE'S DUB (THE WRECK HUNTERS). POSN APPROX 572050N, 015543E. LEGEND 'SITE OF WK OF ST CATHARINE, ONE OF THE SHIPS OF THE SPANISH ARMADA, 1588' APPEARS ON O.S. SHEET NK 02 NW (1:10,000) NEAR THIS POSN. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 200 YDS N OF COLLIESTON IN AUG 1588 AT A SITE NOW CALLED ST CATHERINE'S DUB. SOME CANNON WERE RECOVERED THERE DURING THE LAST CENTURY. (UNDERWATER WORLD MAGAZINE, MAY 1967).

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA CATARINA wreck located?

The SANTA CATARINA wreck is located at coordinates 57 20.82 N,1 55.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA CATARINA?

The seabed around the SANTA CATARINA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SANTA CATARINA discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA CATARINA was discovered in 1967.

What country did the SANTA CATARINA belong to?

The SANTA CATARINA belonged to ES.

What type of wreck is the SANTA CATARINA?

The SANTA CATARINA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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