Santa Clara Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Santa clara Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 41.4 N,74 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.690000
  • Longitude: -74.883333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA CLARA
Flag HT
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2026/71 4.3.87 H2026/71 4.3.87 GROUNDED ON CORAL REEFS IN 204100N, 745312W AND REMAINS AGROUND. (LL 24.11.86). NCA YET. TONNAGE VARIABLY GIVEN AS 193 GRT OR 1435 DWT. HH671/351/01 16.6.89 HH671/351/01 16.6.89 WK VISIBLE ON CAYO MOA GRANDE REEF IN 204124N, 745300W. (ROSTOCK NM 317(16)/89). INS AS STPA. - NM 1900/89. HH671/351/01 1.11.89 HH671/351/01 1.11.89 AGROUND IN 204113.5N, 745307.6W [NAD]. (CUBAN NM 73/89). NCA. HH671/351/03 30.4.92 HH671/351/03 30.4.92 TO BE EXPUNGED. (CUBAN NM 47/92). DELETE. - NM ACTION.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 1992

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER MOA, CUBA, BECAUSE OF HEAVY FLOODING IN HOLDS. PASSAGE PORT AU PRINCE FOR GRAND ANSE PROVINCE, HAITI, BUT STRAYED OFF COURSE.

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA CLARA wreck located?

The SANTA CLARA wreck is located at coordinates 20 41.4 N,74 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA CLARA?

The seabed around the SANTA CLARA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SANTA CLARA discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA CLARA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the SANTA CLARA belong to?

The SANTA CLARA belonged to HT.

What cargo was the SANTA CLARA carrying?

The SANTA CLARA was carrying general and mixed goods.