Saranac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saranac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 24 N,15 5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.400000
  • Longitude: -15.083333
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARANAC
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 161.5 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 12049
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN 482400N, 150500W. (D.S.N.E). 10.7.87 10.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ANGLO-AMERICAN OIL CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 793NHP FOR 11KTRS. ATTACKED BY GUNFIRE & LATER SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM U-51. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SARANAC wreck located?

The SARANAC wreck is located at coordinates 48 24 N,15 5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARANAC?

The seabed around the SARANAC lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the SARANAC sink?

The SARANAC sank on Jun 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SARANAC discovered?

The wreck of the SARANAC was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SARANAC belong to?

The SARANAC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SARANAC?

The SARANAC had a tonnage of 12049 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARANAC?

The SARANAC is classified as a tanker.

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