Sanaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sanaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 37.351 N,3 25.863 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.622517
  • Longitude: -3.431050
Wreck Depth -5.8 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANAGA
Type coaster
Flag GR
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 987
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the coaster Sanaga is located at coordinates 47 37.351 N, 3 25.863 W. The vessel stranded and became impossible to refloat, with its hull torn in multiple places. Historical hydrographic surveys and French wreck records document the structural condition of the wreck, noting that the hull dries 5.8 meters at low tide.

Surveying Details

7.5.71 IMPOSSIBLE TO REFLOAT, HULL HAS TORN IN 3 PLACES. (LL, 204/24). H2770/69 5.7.78 ST IN 473722N, 032557W. (BREST NM 78 21 28). BR STD. 11.9.83 SHOWN IN 473721N, 032555.5W ON FR 5479. 12.9.83 COASTER 'SANAGA' STRANDED IN 473724N, 032551W [EUR]. (FR WK RECORDS 1983). CHART AS ST IN 473722.7N, 032549W. NC 2352. 23.2.89 POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573192). 13.9.93 SHOWN AS ST, DRIES 3.1MTRS, IN 473724.6N, 032546.8W ON FR 7139 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. H3 5.9.01 SHOWN AS ST H3.1MTRS IN 4737.410N, 0325.780W [EUR] ON BA 2821 [2000 EDN], ADOPTION OF FR 7031 [1993 EDN]. 17.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4737.351N, 0325.863W. SEP 2012/000254615 17.12.12 NOW DRIES 5.8MTRS. (FRENCH NM 50/60/12).

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON ROCKS NR PTE DES CHATS, ILE DE GROIX, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM PLYMOUTH TO ST NAZAIRE. (LL, 204/24).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 37.351 N,3 25.863 W
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FAQ

Where is the SANAGA wreck located?

The SANAGA wreck is located at coordinates 47 37.351 N,3 25.863 W.

How deep is the SANAGA and where exactly is it located?

The SANAGA lies at a depth of about -5.8 meters and is located at coordinates 47 37.351 N,3 25.863 W.

When did the SANAGA sink?

The SANAGA sank on Mar 29, 1971.

When was the wreck of the SANAGA discovered?

The wreck of the SANAGA was discovered in 1971.

What country did the SANAGA belong to?

The SANAGA belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SANAGA?

The SANAGA had a tonnage of 987 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANAGA?

The SANAGA is classified as a coaster.

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