Santa Elena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santa elena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 55.333 N,6 54.662 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.922217
  • Longitude: 6.911033
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SANTA ELENA
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 147.5 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 9135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2023

Surveying Details

TORPEDOED IN 371200N, 061600E. (WW2SL). H03827/43 18.12.43 SANK 128DEGS, 9180FT FROM ILE SRIGINA LT, IN GEN DEPT 31FMS. LOCATED USING ASDIC, NON-DANGEROUS. (MED HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICER, ALGIERS, 24.11.43). CHART AS NDW IN 365500N, 065500E. - FNM 2716/43. 19.10.64 CHART AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 165. 16.9.71 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5668 & 5787. H03827/43 19.1.84 MV 'LINCOLNSHIRE' LOST ANCHOR 132DEGS, 1.74M FROM SRIGINA LT. LOCAL PILOT STATES THAT A SPANISH WK EXISTS IN THIS POSN. (M REEVES, BIBBY LINE, TELECON). CHART AS USC PA 35MTRS IN 365524N, 065443E. - NM 282/84. H2296/84 4.6.84 NDWPA SHOWN IN 365518N, 065457E ON FRENCH 5787. (FRENCH NM 84 17 36). REPORT ORIGINALLY FROM MV 'LINCOLNSHIRE'. NCA. [NO DATE] WK PA 16FMS SHOWN ON US 52220. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1933 BY FEDERAL SB & DD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRACE LINE. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NAPLES. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CARRYING 133 CREW, 44 ARMED GUARD, 25 ARMY STAFF, 1864 CANADIAN TROOPS & 101 NURSES. FOUR CREW LOST. (DODS). SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA ELENA wreck located?

The SANTA ELENA wreck is located at coordinates 36 55.333 N,6 54.662 E.

How deep is the SANTA ELENA and where exactly is it located?

The SANTA ELENA lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 36 55.333 N,6 54.662 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA ELENA?

The seabed around the SANTA ELENA lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the SANTA ELENA sink?

The SANTA ELENA sank on Nov 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SANTA ELENA discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA ELENA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SANTA ELENA belong to?

The SANTA ELENA belonged to US.

What cargo was the SANTA ELENA carrying?

The SANTA ELENA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA ELENA?

The SANTA ELENA had a tonnage of 9135 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA ELENA?

The SANTA ELENA is classified as a steam ship.

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