Hms Saldanha Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms saldanha Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 11.5 N,7 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.191667
  • Longitude: -7.583333
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SALDANHA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Tonnage 951
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1811
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details 17.2.70 SANK IN 551500N, 073500W. FOR FILING ONLY. 23.4.05 DATA RE-ASSESSED. FILING POSN AMENDED TO: 5511.500N, 073500W, JUST OFF SALDANHA HD, S EXTREMITY OF BALLYMASTOCKER BAY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2013

Circumstances of loss

5TH RATE SHIP OF LINE, WITH 36 GUNS. BUILT 1809 BY TEMPLE & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. WRECKED IN LOUGH SWILLY, N IRELAND. DRIVEN ONTO ROCKS UNDER THE BATTERY AT BALLYMASTOKER BAY DURING NW GALE. ALL CREW LOST. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SALDANHA wreck located?

The HMS SALDANHA wreck is located at coordinates 55 11.5 N,7 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SALDANHA?

The seabed around the HMS SALDANHA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS SALDANHA sink?

The HMS SALDANHA sank on Dec 4, 1811.

When was the wreck of the HMS SALDANHA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SALDANHA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HMS SALDANHA belong to?

The HMS SALDANHA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SALDANHA?

The HMS SALDANHA had a tonnage of 951 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SALDANHA?

The HMS SALDANHA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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