Santa Lucia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Santa lucia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.169 N,6 22.848 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.619483
  • Longitude: 6.380800
Wreck Depth 12.8 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA LUCIA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 46.6 m
Tonnage 396
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H3287/64 22.1.65 WK SW 7.5MTRS [4FMS] IN 533718N, 062254E, MARKED BY G LT BUOY, QKFL.G, CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 4756/64 & HAMBURG NM 5365/64). - NM 188/65. H3287/64 20.9.67 AMENDED TO WK SW 12.3MTRS [6FMS 4FT]. BUOY DELETED. (HAGUE NM 2276/67 & HAMBURG NM 3227/67). - NM 1745/67. H3744/69 8.12.70 SHOWN AS WK SW 12.5MTRS [6FMS 5FT], ON GER 90 [1970 EDN]. BR STD. H4745/62 12.12.80 AMENDED TO FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 4086/80). BR STD. 11.8.82 SHOWN IN 533715N, 062257E ON GERMAN 90 [1981 EDN]. NE 3509. 9.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW ON NETHERLANDS 1460 [1984 EDN] & GERMAN 90D [1986 EDN]. NE 3761. 28.12.06 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5337.21N, 0622.87E [WGD] ON GERMAN 90 [INT 1461] [NOV '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 3631. 7.4.11 SHOWN IN 5337.206N, 0622.864E [WGD] ON BA 3631 [EDN 6 DTD 5.11.09].

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT BY GROUND SEA & SANK, WHEN ENTERING RIVER EMS. (LLOYDS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.169 N,6 22.848 E
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FAQ

Where is the SANTA LUCIA wreck located?

The SANTA LUCIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.169 N,6 22.848 E.

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

The SANTA LUCIA lies at a depth of about 12.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.169 N,6 22.848 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA LUCIA?

The seabed around the SANTA LUCIA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SANTA LUCIA sink?

The SANTA LUCIA sank on Dec 5, 1964.

When was the wreck of the SANTA LUCIA discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA LUCIA was discovered in 1964.

What country did the SANTA LUCIA belong to?

The SANTA LUCIA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SANTA LUCIA carrying?

The SANTA LUCIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA LUCIA?

The SANTA LUCIA had a tonnage of 396 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA LUCIA?

The SANTA LUCIA is classified as a motor vessel.

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