Santos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Santos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.841 N,7 48.207 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.847350
  • Longitude: 7.803450
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTOS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 119.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5943
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2885/46 13.6.46 WK, LEAST DEPTH 5MTRS [2FMS 4FT], IN 535102N, 074814E. MARKED BY BUOY, OCC.G.4S, LAID CLOSE N OF WK. (HAMBURG NM 281/46) - NM 2034/46. H6963/49 30.1.50 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6.9MTRS [3FMS 4FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3031/49) - NM 2468/49. H2885/46 25.9.51 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6.1MTRS [3FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 2792/51) - 1903/51. H2196/54 31.1.55 TRIANGULAR TOPMARK NOW ON WK BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 146/55. H2885/46 27.11.56 LEAST DEPTH NOW 9.5MTRS [5FMS 1FT] IN 535055N, 074815E. (HAMBURG NM 3191/56) - NM 2897/56. H2885/46 12.3.58 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.4MTRS 3FMS 3FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4492/57) - NM 204/58. H5658/59 21.3.60 BUOYAGE DESCRIPTIONS AMENDED [NO DETAILS GIVEN]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 650/60. H5658/59 16.9.68 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 6.1MTRS [3FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 3252/68) - NM 1658/68. H5424/69 14.10.69 BUOYAGE DESCRIPTIONS AMENDED [SEPARATION ROUTE, NO DETAILS GIVEN]. (HAMBURG PNM 3954/69) - NM 1643-45/69. 21.3.72 SHOWN AS A GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. H1271/72 26.7.72 WK CLEARANCE UNDER WAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (HAMBURG NM 2730/72) - TNM 1495/72 ISSUED. H1271/72 26.1.76 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (HAMBURG TNM 88/74) SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED. (HAMBURG NM 4423/75). H1271/72 18.5.76 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.6MTRS [8FMS]. (HAMBURG NM 1318/76) BR STD. H1271/72 5.1.77 SPOIL GROUND TEMPORARILY ESTAB'D IN POSN OF WK. (HAMBURG TNM 4465/76). H3575/75 11.12.78 SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.8MTRS [ 6FMS 2FT], MARKED BY N CARD BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 4424/78) - NM 3044/78. HH328/510/01 8.3.93 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM (21)2/49/92) RW SPAR BUOY TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHEDD IN 535054N, 074816E. (HAMBURG TNM (21)2/7/93) - NM 201/93. 13.8.15 SHOWN AS DISTRIBUTED REMAINS OF WRECK 12.3MTRS IN 5350.841N, 0748.207E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND FOUL 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1923 BY FRIED. KRUPP A.G., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 410NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HAMBURG-SUDAMERIKANISCHE DAMPFS. GES. BOMBED AND SUNK BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. (DODS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 50.841 N,7 48.207 E
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FAQ

Where is the SANTOS wreck located?

The SANTOS wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.841 N,7 48.207 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTOS?

The seabed around the SANTOS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SANTOS sink?

The SANTOS sank on Aug 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SANTOS discovered?

The wreck of the SANTOS was discovered in 1946.

What country did the SANTOS belong to?

The SANTOS belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the SANTOS?

The SANTOS had a tonnage of 5943 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTOS?

The SANTOS is classified as a steam ship.

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