Santiago Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Santiago Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.45 N,1 5.198 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.624167
  • Longitude: -1.086633
Wreck Depth -0.5 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANTIAGO
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2669/31 21.4.31 POSN GIVEN AS 334.5DEGS 4.8 CABLES FROM COATHAM SPIRE. LEAST REPD DEPTH OVER WK OF 14 FEET. INS AS DW. BA 2567. H229/31 18.8.60 WK SOLD TO MESSRS LOVERIDGE & CO, W.HARTLEPOOL AND EXAMINED FOR CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE 17.3.25 AND WORK CONSIDERED UNSATISFACTORY. OPERATIONS CONTINUED AND FURTHER EXAMINATION MADE 10.8.25, BUT WK HAD NOT BEEN SATISFACTORILY DISPERSED. EXAMINED BY DIVERS 11.6.29 AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL WHEN CONSIDERABLE QUANTITY OF WRECKAGE REMAINED TO BE DISPERSED. THESE REMAINS COVERED AN AREA OF ABOUT 80FEET X 40FEET AND MOSTLY STOOD ABOUT 1.25 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. ONE PORTION CONSISTING OF SHIP FRAMES AND PLATES WAS FOUND TO BE STANDING 8.75FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL, OR 1.25 FEET BELOW LWOST. FURTHER EXAMINATION MADE ABOUT 100YDS SEAWARD OF WK, BUT NOTHING FURTHER FOUND CLOSE INSHORE OF COATHAM BEACH AND 2.26MILES, 127DEGS FROM SOUTH GARE LIGHT. LEAST DEPTH 1.25FEET. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSIONERS, 20.12.29). H4593/59 9.5.66 INS AS WK 0FMS 1FT. NC 2567. 18.11.74 AMENDED TO WK DRIES 0.5MTRS. BA 2567. 29.10.75 SHOWN AS ST ON NC 134. H2433/71 29.11.77 WK NOT VISIBLE ON RN AERIAL PHOTO. (HMS HERALD 14/77, 9/77 (INDEX NOS 1281 & 1277). TIDE 1.1MTRS ABOVE LAT. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2018/000017129 18.7.18 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR PAUILLAC. FOUNDERED AND LOST AFTER COLLISION WITH HARTLEPOOL REGISTERED STEAM TRAWLER 'CAIRNESS'. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 37.45 N,1 5.198 W
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FAQ

Where is the SANTIAGO wreck located?

The SANTIAGO wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.45 N,1 5.198 W.

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

The SANTIAGO lies at a depth of about -0.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.45 N,1 5.198 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANTIAGO?

The seabed around the SANTIAGO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the SANTIAGO discovered?

The wreck of the SANTIAGO was discovered in 1931.

What country did the SANTIAGO belong to?

The SANTIAGO belonged to ES.

What cargo was the SANTIAGO carrying?

The SANTIAGO was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the SANTIAGO?

The SANTIAGO is classified as a steam ship.

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