Santa Irene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Santa irene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 1.181 N,5 42.153 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.019683
  • Longitude: -5.702550
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA IRENE
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7118
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2021

Surveying Details

H3357/57 19.12.62 SALVAGE OPS ON STEAMER STRANDED IN 360057N, 054212W APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST & CADIZ NMS 46/118162(T), 47/1216/62(T) & 49/1255/62). H3357/57 2.6.64 ST PA IN 360057N, 054212W. (CADIZ NM 16/433/64). - NM 1043/64. H3357/57 17.8.64 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS BY MV 'CLARY'. (CADIZ NMS 27/769/64, 42/1143/64(T) & ALSO 8/224/65 & 27/806/65). H3357/57 21.3.68 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS BY MV 'CLARY'. BUOYS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (CADIZ TNM 274/68). H3357/57 21.10.68 ST DELETED FROM FRENCH CHARTS. (PARIS NM 39/17/68). NCA. H1193/67 25.2.69 EURO POSN: 360117N, 054208W. NC 142. H3101/68 10.3.70 SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED. (CADIZ TNM 274/68). H2767/69 10.2.72 DW PA IN 360117N, 054208W. (CADIZ NM 1659/71). NC'S 142 & 773 [STS FOR PA]. 30.8.95 SHOWN AS DW IN 360115N, 054206W ON SPANISH 445B (NC 1995). BR STD. 12.6.13 SHOWN IN 3601.181N, 0542.153W [WGD] ON ES400445 [EDN 5.35].

Circumstances of loss

EX-OCEAN WANDERER. RAN AGROUND ON LOS CABEZOS & BROKE IN TWO. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA IRENE wreck located?

The SANTA IRENE wreck is located at coordinates 36 1.181 N,5 42.153 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA IRENE?

The seabed around the SANTA IRENE lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SANTA IRENE sink?

The SANTA IRENE sank on Nov 3, 1962.

When was the wreck of the SANTA IRENE discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA IRENE was discovered in 1962.

What country did the SANTA IRENE belong to?

The SANTA IRENE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA IRENE?

The SANTA IRENE had a tonnage of 7118 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA IRENE?

The SANTA IRENE is classified as a steam ship.

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