San Fernando Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
San fernando Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.03 N,10 24.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333833
  • Longitude: -10.400667
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAN FERNANDO
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 161.5 m
Width 21 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 13056
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01001/40 21.6.40 H01001/40 VESSEL ATTACKED IN 502000N, 102400W ON 21.6.40. UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO TOW HER TO FALMOUTH. VESSEL WAS STILL AFLOAT 24 HOURS AFTER THE ATTACK AND POSN OF ACTUAL SINKING NOT KNOWN. (TRADE DIV DEC 1944).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE HOMEWARD BOUND FROM CURACAO.

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FAQ

Where is the SAN FERNANDO wreck located?

The SAN FERNANDO wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.03 N,10 24.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAN FERNANDO?

The seabed around the SAN FERNANDO lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the SAN FERNANDO sink?

The SAN FERNANDO sank on Jun 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SAN FERNANDO discovered?

The wreck of the SAN FERNANDO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SAN FERNANDO belong to?

The SAN FERNANDO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SAN FERNANDO?

The SAN FERNANDO had a tonnage of 13056 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAN FERNANDO?

The SAN FERNANDO is classified as a tanker.

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