Eurosalve I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Eurosalve i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 22 N,8 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.366667
  • Longitude: -8.233333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EUROSALVE I
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 39 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 306
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH359/350/01 27.3.92 SANK WHILE ANCHORED AT FONTAN, NEAR CORUNNA. NOT YET REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.287). NCA YET., POSN 432200N, 081400W FOR FILING ONLY. HH359/560/01 7.7.92 REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL.288). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR, PROBABLY BECAUSE OF THE THEFT OF SOME VITAL ELEMENT BY LOCALS. (LLOYDS VOL'S.287 & 288).

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FAQ

Where is the EUROSALVE I wreck located?

The EUROSALVE I wreck is located at coordinates 43 22 N,8 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EUROSALVE I?

The seabed around the EUROSALVE I lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the EUROSALVE I sink?

The EUROSALVE I sank on Feb 24, 1992.

When was the wreck of the EUROSALVE I discovered?

The wreck of the EUROSALVE I was discovered in 1992.

What country did the EUROSALVE I belong to?

The EUROSALVE I belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EUROSALVE I?

The EUROSALVE I had a tonnage of 306 tons.

What type of wreck is the EUROSALVE I?

The EUROSALVE I is classified as a tug.

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