Santa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Santa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
39 50.25 N,4 18.88 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.837500
  • Longitude: 4.314667
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTA (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag PA
Length 25 m
Width 5.3 m
Draught 2.8
Tonnage 107
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/16 29.6.00 LIES IN 3950.25N, 0418.88E [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. LIES APPROX E/W. MIN DEPTH TO TOP OF FWD MAST 33MTRS. MAX DEPTH 47MTRS. (F ABBOTT, LTR DTD 22.199). INS AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. 17.7.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 426A [DEC 2001 EDN]. SPANISH 426A HAS A NOTE STATING THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WRECKS ARE SHOWN. RETAIN AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD, NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. BR STD. 30.7.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 436 [1ST EDN, DEC'01, 2ND SCALE, ADOPTION]. SPANISH CHART CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WKS ARE SHOWN. RETAIN AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NOT TO BE SHOWN ON NC 2761.
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1947 AS ISLA SANTA CLARA BY RUIZ DE VELASCO. NAME CHANGED TO SANTA IN 1982 UNDER THE PANAMANIAN FLAG. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW, DIRECT DRIVE. APPREHENDED SMUGGLING IN APRIL 1983 OFF MENORCA. SUNK BY SPANISH NAVAL AUTHORITIES ABOUT 1986/87.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 50.25 N,4 18.88 E
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FAQ

Where is the SANTA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SANTA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 39 50.25 N,4 18.88 E.

How deep is the SANTA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SANTA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 39 50.25 N,4 18.88 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SANTA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SANTA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SANTA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the SANTA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SANTA (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the SANTA (POSSIBLY)?

The SANTA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 107 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANTA (POSSIBLY)?

The SANTA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.