Santa Maria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santa maria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.183 N,6 9.792 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.236383
  • Longitude: -6.163200
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA MARIA
Type tanker
Flag US
Length 131.1 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.8
Sonar Length 141.4
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 15.4
Orientation 99
Tonnage 5318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 13, 2009

Surveying Details

26.2.18 SUNK ABREAST OF ALBACARRY HEAD. (ADMIRALTY) POSN 551400N, 060920W APPROX.- NM 537/18. H1890/18 27.4.18 NOT KNOWN WHETHER OR NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. 1925 AMEND TO DW PA. BR STD. H2124/63 3.3.64 NO CONTACT MADE DURING GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS SCOTT, 1963). 10.11.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 8FMS. NE 2737. H3740/69 16.10.74 POSN 551400N, 060900W REPD. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). H270/78 14.3.83 AMEND TO WK USC PA 35MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. H2885/83 29.1.85 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 165A). DELETED. BR STD. H3740/69 28.10.87 LOCATED DURING 1987 IN 541412N, 060942W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH APPROX 45MTRS. VESSEL LIES ON HER SIDE. BUILDER'S PLATE, GIVING NAME, AND DETAILS: AMERICAN SHIP BUILDING CO., CLEVELAND, OHIO. NO 407, 1901, RECOVERED. (W F TODD, HN 23.9.87). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. 20.11.04 EUT POSN: 5514.200N, 0609.750W. NC 2494. HH091/240/01 - SEP 2009/000038475 13.5.09 LOCATED 14.6.09 IN 5514.183N, 0609.792W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.63 IN GEN DEPTH 62.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 141.4MTRS, WIDTH 22.0MTRS, HT 15.40MTRS. LIES 099/279 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FURGRO OSAE, HI 1240). INTACT. AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MINNETONKA. BUILT IN 1901 BY AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING CORP, CLEVELAND, OHIO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STEAMSHIP CO, PHILADELPHIA. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 477HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHESTER, USA, FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY U 19. HAD SEPARATED FROM CONVOY IN A GALE. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA MARIA wreck located?

The SANTA MARIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.183 N,6 9.792 W.

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

The SANTA MARIA lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.183 N,6 9.792 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA MARIA?

The seabed around the SANTA MARIA lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the SANTA MARIA sink?

The SANTA MARIA sank on Feb 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SANTA MARIA discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA MARIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SANTA MARIA belong to?

The SANTA MARIA belonged to US.

What cargo was the SANTA MARIA carrying?

The SANTA MARIA was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA MARIA?

The SANTA MARIA had a tonnage of 5318 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA MARIA?

The SANTA MARIA is classified as a tanker.

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