Hms St Angelo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms st angelo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 54.079 N,14 32.447 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.901317
  • Longitude: 14.540783
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ST ANGELO
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 110
Tonnage 150
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0921/43 12.3.12 SANK 072 DEGS ST ELMO LT, 0.8 MILES. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICER, ALEXANDRIA, LM DTD 15.2.43). POSN 355424N, 143230E FOR FILING ONLY. SUNK IN 355412N, 143227E APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS 19.5.99 LOCATED IN 3554.082N, 1432.455E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 34.7MTRS. GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. LIES 085/275 DEGS. (MALTA MARITIME AUTHORITY, FAX DTD 19.5.99). BR STD. HH090/878/01 13.1.00 EXAM'D 28.5.99 IN 3554.079N, 1432.447E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.2 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS WITH BOWS 110DEGS. SEABED BOULDERS. DIVER REPORTS FRONT SECTION OF TUG IS MISSING. MIN DEPTH OF 34.7MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE IS ON ONE OF TWO STANCHIONS STANDING PROUD OF THE WK. WK IS UPRIGHT. (HMS HERALD, HI 878). AMEND TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE OFF MALTA. (WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, BOW MISSING, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ST ANGELO wreck located?

The HMS ST ANGELO wreck is located at coordinates 35 54.079 N,14 32.447 E.

How deep is the HMS ST ANGELO and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ST ANGELO lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 35 54.079 N,14 32.447 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ST ANGELO?

The seabed around the HMS ST ANGELO lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMS ST ANGELO sink?

The HMS ST ANGELO sank on May 30, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS ST ANGELO discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ST ANGELO was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS ST ANGELO belong to?

The HMS ST ANGELO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ST ANGELO?

The HMS ST ANGELO had a tonnage of 150 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ST ANGELO?

The HMS ST ANGELO is classified as a tug.

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