Santa Leonor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Santa leonor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 32.217 S,73 36.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.536950
  • Longitude: -73.613883
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA LEONOR
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 150 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 8007
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Original Source research vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2009

Surveying Details

H3258/51 24.4.68 H3258/51 24.4.68 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 140 DEGS 1280 MTRS FROM PT GEORGE LT, RICHARDS IS. (LL 1&3.4.68). INS AS ST IN 23210S, 733706W. BR STD. H3258/51 14.3.69 H3258/51 14.3.69 ST IN POSN 523216S, 733708W (147 DEGS 1280 MTRS FROM PT GEORGE LT). (CHILEAN NM 7/69). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2083/70 3.2.70 H2083/70 3.2.70 EXISTENCE CONFIRMED. (HMS ENDURANCE, HN). INS AS ST ON 631. - NM 324/70. H2447/75 29.9.81 H2447/75 29.9.81 REPD LYING 142 DEGS 6.2 CABLES FROM PT GEORGE LT WITH BOW SUBMERGED & LYING ON STBD SIDE SHOWING HALF SHIP'S LENGTH ABOVE WATER. (CHILEAN NM 214/81). NCA. 9.11.83 9.11.83 SHOWN AS ST IN 523213S, 733650W ON CHILEAN 1009 [1980 EDN, CORR TO 102/82]. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H3258/51 27.9.84 H3258/51 27.9.84 SHOWN IN 523218S, 733650W ON HMS HERALD'S PHOTOGRAPHS. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 FOR GRACE LINE. SANK AFTER HITTING A SUBMERGED ROCK. LYING ON ITS SIDE, BOW TO BRIDGE UNDER WATER. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA LEONOR wreck located?

The SANTA LEONOR wreck is located at coordinates 52 32.217 S,73 36.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA LEONOR?

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

When did the SANTA LEONOR sink?

The SANTA LEONOR sank on Mar 31, 1968.

When was the wreck of the SANTA LEONOR discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA LEONOR was discovered in 1968.

What country did the SANTA LEONOR belong to?

The SANTA LEONOR belonged to US.

What cargo was the SANTA LEONOR carrying?

The SANTA LEONOR was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA LEONOR?

The SANTA LEONOR had a tonnage of 8007 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA LEONOR?

The SANTA LEONOR is classified as a steam ship.

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