Hms Salvia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms salvia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 46 N,28 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.766667
  • Longitude: 28.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SALVIA
Type corvette
Flag GB
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.4.78 VESSEL SANK IN 314600N, 280000E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY W SIMONS & CO LTD. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE FOR 17KTS. TORPEDOED BY U 568, WHILST ON ESCORT DUTY TO THE SS 'SHUNTIEN', WHICH WAS ALSO SUNK. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SALVIA wreck located?

The HMS SALVIA wreck is located at coordinates 31 46 N,28 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SALVIA?

The seabed around the HMS SALVIA lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the HMS SALVIA sink?

The HMS SALVIA sank on Dec 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS SALVIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SALVIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS SALVIA belong to?

The HMS SALVIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SALVIA?

The HMS SALVIA had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SALVIA?

The HMS SALVIA is classified as a corvette.

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