Santa Point (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santa point (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 54.5 N,104 30.01 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.908333
  • Longitude: 104.500167
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA POINT (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Tonnage 461
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2025

Surveying Details

H2500/74 7.12.78 H2500/74 7.12.78 NDW IN 025600N, 1043100E. (SINGAPORE NM 4/78). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. H100/351/15 23.2.00 H100/351/15 23.2.00 DIVED IN 0254.61N, 10430.13E [WGD] USING GPS. A RATHER LARGE STEEL SHIP. UPRIGHT WITH HIGH BOW. BOWS S. INTACT WHEELHOUSE. (S SJORSTRAND, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/15 24.5.00 HH100/351/15 24.5.00 DIVED IN 0254.65N, 10430.12E [WGD] USING GPS. LESS THAN 500 TONS. UPRIGHT ON THE SANDY BOTTOM. HT OF VESSEL IS ABROUND 15MTRS. HULL INTACT AND NOT TOO OLD. (V SKOGLIE, FAX DTD 21.5.00). AMEND TO WK 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/182/01 1.10.07 HH091/182/01 1.10.07 SEARCH FOR WK INCONCLUSIVE, BUT GENERAL DEPTHS WITHIN 2MTRS OF 60MTRS IN AREA SEARCHED. CENTRAL LINE OF SEARCH AREA COULD NOT BE RUN DUE TO FISHING ACTIVITY WHICH PROBABLY INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF THE WK. (HMS ECHO, ROS FOR HI 1182). NCA. 30.10.07 30.10.07 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 0254.450N, 10430.120E [WGD] ON MALAYSIAN 625 [DEC '05 EDN CORRECT TO NM 110/06]. NC 3445.

Circumstances of loss

EX HISA MARU. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SANTO POINT NAVIGATION SA. PASSAGE SINGPORE FOR HONG KONG. VESSEL WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS S, WHEELHOUSE STANDING

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FAQ

Where is the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 2 54.5 N,104 30.01 E.

How deep is the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 2 54.5 N,104 30.01 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) sink?

The SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 28, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY)?

The SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 461 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA POINT (PROBABLY)?

The SANTA POINT (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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