Charles H. Salter Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charles h. salter Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		63 37 N,20 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 63.616667
  • Longitude: -20.416667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CHARLES H. SALTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1814
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 28.9.72 VESSEL WRECKED IN 633700N, 202500W APPROX. (DODS). NCA. 13.5.81 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 31 [1981 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942, WHILST EN-ROUTE FROM HULL TO REYKJAVIK, WAS WRECKED AT LANDEYJARSANDUR, ON THE S COAST OF ICELAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON CLARKE. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 63 37 N,20 25 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES H. SALTER wreck located?

The CHARLES H. SALTER wreck is located at coordinates 63 37 N,20 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES H. SALTER?

The seabed around the CHARLES H. SALTER lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CHARLES H. SALTER sink?

The CHARLES H. SALTER sank on Feb 13, 1946.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES H. SALTER discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES H. SALTER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the CHARLES H. SALTER belong to?

The CHARLES H. SALTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARLES H. SALTER carrying?

The CHARLES H. SALTER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLES H. SALTER?

The CHARLES H. SALTER had a tonnage of 1814 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES H. SALTER?

The CHARLES H. SALTER is classified as a steam ship.

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