Santiago Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santiago Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.5 S,74 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -52.775000
  • Longitude: -74.600000
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTIAGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1618
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1869
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details HH100/351/01 6.12.90 HH100/351/01 6.12.90 HIT ROCK SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING MERCY HBR (?PEURTO MISERICORDIA). COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (B OF T INQUIRY - SUPPLIED BY K S BRAY, 21.11.90). PRESUMABLY STRUCK ROCK NOW KNOWN AS SANTIAGO RK. 5.2.99 5.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Jul 23, 2008

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK AN UNCHARTED SUBMERGED ROCK, WHILE ON PASSAGE VALPARAISO FOR LIVERPOOL AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 46.5 S,74 36 W
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FAQ

Where is the SANTIAGO wreck located?

The SANTIAGO wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.5 S,74 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTIAGO?

The seabed around the SANTIAGO lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the SANTIAGO sink?

The SANTIAGO sank on Jan 23, 1869.

When was the wreck of the SANTIAGO discovered?

The wreck of the SANTIAGO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the SANTIAGO belong to?

The SANTIAGO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SANTIAGO?

The SANTIAGO had a tonnage of 1618 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTIAGO?

The SANTIAGO is classified as a steam ship.

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