Santa Artemis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santa artemis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 26 S,24 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.433333
  • Longitude: 24.416667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA ARTEMIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 141 m
Width 20.5 m
Draught 11.7
Tonnage 9038
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 8.1.72 8.1.72 WRECK IN 342600S, 242500E 50M SW OF PORT ELIZABETH. (LL VOL.207). NCA. 13.5.76 13.5.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON SAN 124. INS NDW PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1971 BY AUSTIN & PICKERSGILL LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PANMARES ARMADORA, SA. PASSAGE SAN NICOLAS, ARGENTINA FOR KAOHSIUNG. SANK IN 10 MINUTES AFTER COLLISION IN RAIN & FOG WITH MV SHALAMAR. 5 OF 23 CREW WERE LOST. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 26 S,24 25 E
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FAQ

Where is the SANTA ARTEMIS wreck located?

The SANTA ARTEMIS wreck is located at coordinates 34 26 S,24 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA ARTEMIS?

The seabed around the SANTA ARTEMIS lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the SANTA ARTEMIS sink?

The SANTA ARTEMIS sank on Jan 7, 1972.

When was the wreck of the SANTA ARTEMIS discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA ARTEMIS was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SANTA ARTEMIS belong to?

The SANTA ARTEMIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SANTA ARTEMIS carrying?

The SANTA ARTEMIS was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA ARTEMIS?

The SANTA ARTEMIS had a tonnage of 9038 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA ARTEMIS?

The SANTA ARTEMIS is classified as a motor vessel.