Santos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 16.975 N,0 42.116 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.282917
  • Longitude: -0.701933
Wreck Depth 104 m
Water Depth 118 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTOS
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 110 m
Width 15.6 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 3840
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 POSN 591700N, 004200W. (NID). 11.5.72 INS AS NDW. BR STD. 27.9.78 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 104MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1942.
Last Amended Date Mar 30, 1981

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B NORDSTJERNAN. OIL ENGINES OF 564 NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-63. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR KIRKWALL AND GOTHENBURG. 12 SURVIVIORS FROM CREW OF 50. (LLWW2, DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SANTOS wreck located?

The SANTOS wreck is located at coordinates 59 16.975 N,0 42.116 W.

How deep is the SANTOS and where exactly is it located?

The SANTOS lies at a depth of about 104 meters and is located at coordinates 59 16.975 N,0 42.116 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTOS?

The seabed around the SANTOS lies at approximately 118 meters deep.

When did the SANTOS sink?

The SANTOS sank on Feb 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SANTOS discovered?

The wreck of the SANTOS was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SANTOS belong to?

The SANTOS belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SANTOS carrying?

The SANTOS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SANTOS?

The SANTOS had a tonnage of 3840 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTOS?

The SANTOS is classified as a steam ship.

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