Santo Evan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Santo evan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 0.277 S,72 7.087 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.004617
  • Longitude: -72.118117
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SANTO EVAN
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 144.8 m
Width 20.6 m
Draught 12.7
Tonnage 9999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers W SPHERICAL BUOY, CLOSE NW.
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2010

Surveying Details

H2124/70 11.3.83 H2124/70 11.3.83 WK USC PA 30MTRS IN 170004S, 720658W, IN 66MTRS. MARKED BY W BUOY. (LL, 2,5 & 7.2.83; 2.3.83). BR STD. H2124/70 29.3.83 H2124/70 29.3.83 NOW 170012S, 720658W, FROM LOCAL PILOT. (FURNESS WITHY (SHIPPING) LTD, 11.3.83). NCA. H2467/79 26.4.83 H2467/79 26.4.83 NOW IN 220DEGS, 0.53M FROM CABEZO DE ROMPEOLAS LT. MARKED BY W SPH BUOY CLOSE NW. (MV OROPESA, HN 25.3.83). INS IN 170001S, 720646.5W [PRP]. BR STD. H2124/70 6.7.83 H2124/70 6.7.83 NOW IN 170004S, 720658W. NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION BUT MARKED BY BUOYS. (PERU NM 17.03.83(T)). NCA, SUPERSEDED BY SHIPPING REPORTS. H2467/79 18.9.86 H2467/79 18.9.86 INS BY NM BLOCK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY ASTILLEROS ESPANOLES SA, SEVILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SANTO EVAN, SA. CAUGHT FIRE WHILE LOADING CARGO AT MATARANI. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BUT VESSEL FOUND TO HAVE A LEAK AND FLOOD COULD NOT BE STEMMED. TOWED OUT OF PORT AND SANK OUTSIDE MATARANI BREAKWATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SANTO EVAN wreck located?

The SANTO EVAN wreck is located at coordinates 17 0.277 S,72 7.087 W.

How deep is the SANTO EVAN and where exactly is it located?

The SANTO EVAN lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 17 0.277 S,72 7.087 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTO EVAN?

The seabed around the SANTO EVAN lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the SANTO EVAN sink?

The SANTO EVAN sank on Feb 5, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SANTO EVAN discovered?

The wreck of the SANTO EVAN was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SANTO EVAN belong to?

The SANTO EVAN belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SANTO EVAN carrying?

The SANTO EVAN was carrying minerals.

What was the tonnage of the SANTO EVAN?

The SANTO EVAN had a tonnage of 9999 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTO EVAN?

The SANTO EVAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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