Santagata Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Santagata Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 10.335 N,1 30.596 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.172250
  • Longitude: 1.509933
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTAGATA
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 140.2 m
Width 18.2 m
Tonnage 7011
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1950
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2000

Surveying Details

H810/51 20.1.51 STRANDED 070DEGS, 5.6MILES FROM S FORELAND LT. (TH, 18.1.51). CHART AS ST IN 511018N, 013042E. - NM 428/51. H927/59 3.10.60 NOT FOUND AFTER THOROUGH SEARCH. (ECES, 1959). DELETED. - NM 906/60. H5498/69 14.11.69 SEE ALSO NEW WK [13709] LOCATED IN 511004N 013119E. MAY BE PART OF THIS VESSEL. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 20.9.69). H2234/71 2.2.71 NOT SEARCHED FOR. [AREA B IN 1970]. (SOISS, WK APP 31.12.70). H2234/71 23.9.71 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR AREA SEARCH OR DURING SUBSEQUENT INTENSIVE SONAR INVESTIGATIONS. EXTENSIVE AREA CLOSE SOUNDED. WK CONSIDERED TO BE DISPROVED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 NO.43/71). NCA. H2100/74 30.1.74 NOT SEARCHED FOR. (SOISS, 1973). H1283/76/118 9.9.76 POSN GIVEN AS 511018N, 013042E. (R A LEE). HH090/738/01 22.7.97 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO 'SANTAGATA' [13709] IN 511027.5N, 013124E]. HH091/294/01 8.4.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1294). NCA. 26.2.13 NOT SURVEYED 12.2012. NOT IN SURVEY AREA. (NETSURVEY, HI 1399). RSDRA2022000003820 10.03.22 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2021). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS TDS, HI1743). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON GOODWIN SANDS AND BROKE IN TWO. (TH).

General Comments

See Also: 13709

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FAQ

Where is the SANTAGATA wreck located?

The SANTAGATA wreck is located at coordinates 51 10.335 N,1 30.596 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTAGATA?

The seabed around the SANTAGATA lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SANTAGATA sink?

The SANTAGATA sank on Dec 24, 1950.

When was the wreck of the SANTAGATA discovered?

The wreck of the SANTAGATA was discovered in 1951.

What country did the SANTAGATA belong to?

The SANTAGATA belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SANTAGATA carrying?

The SANTAGATA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the SANTAGATA?

The SANTAGATA had a tonnage of 7011 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTAGATA?

The SANTAGATA is classified as a motor vessel.

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