Hms Salvage King Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms salvage king Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 38.976 N,3 3.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.649600
  • Longitude: -3.051583
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SALVAGE KING
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 1164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H3108/40 POSN 583900N, 030300W. HH2925/83 21.1.85 NOT REFERRED TO IN ROS. (BUA SUBSEA, HI 204). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2022000137295 31.1.23 OUTSIDE M/B LIMITS 2021. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1709). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY BOW, MCLACHLAN & CO LTD, PAISLEY. HIRED IN 1940 AS A SALVAGE TUG. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 396NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. GROUNDED W OF DUNCASBY HEAD. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SALVAGE KING wreck located?

The HMS SALVAGE KING wreck is located at coordinates 58 38.976 N,3 3.095 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SALVAGE KING?

The seabed around the HMS SALVAGE KING lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS SALVAGE KING sink?

The HMS SALVAGE KING sank on Sep 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS SALVAGE KING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SALVAGE KING was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS SALVAGE KING belong to?

The HMS SALVAGE KING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SALVAGE KING?

The HMS SALVAGE KING had a tonnage of 1164 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SALVAGE KING?

The HMS SALVAGE KING is classified as a tug.

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