Sarastone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sarastone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 5.167 N,6 48.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.086117
  • Longitude: -6.808333
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARASTONE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2473
Cargo minerals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 29, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers CONICAL LT BUOY, FL, CLOSE SW
Last Amended Date May 17, 2002

Surveying Details

H4057/41 10.1.42 DW SHOWN IN 370510N, 064830W APPROX, MARKED BY CONL LT BUOY FL. CLOSE SW. (N. A. MADRID - NM 75/42. H1102/42 11.4.42 LT EXTINGUISHED. (SAN FERNANDO NM 129/42). - TNM 754/42. H2095/57 17.4.57 REPD TO BE CLEARED & BUOY TO BE LEFT AS LANDFALL MARK. (HMS 'APOLLO' HN 28.3.57). NCA, AWAITING SPANISH NM. H2095/57 21.1.60 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 47/1020/59). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 28/60.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM HUELVA TO ANDROSSAN. ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT & BOMBED. LYING UPRIGHT ON EVEN KEEL, 2M OFF SHORE IN APPROX 52FT WATER. CREW OF 23 & SIX GUNNERS, ONE CREW LOST. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the SARASTONE wreck located?

The SARASTONE wreck is located at coordinates 37 5.167 N,6 48.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARASTONE?

The seabed around the SARASTONE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the SARASTONE sink?

The SARASTONE sank on Oct 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SARASTONE discovered?

The wreck of the SARASTONE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SARASTONE belong to?

The SARASTONE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SARASTONE carrying?

The SARASTONE was carrying minerals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SARASTONE?

The SARASTONE had a tonnage of 2473 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARASTONE?

The SARASTONE is classified as a steam ship.

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