Hms Salviking Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms salviking Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 30 N,76 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.500000
  • Longitude: 76.500000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SALVIKING
Type salvage vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1490
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H6141/68 28.4.70 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 033000N, 763000E. (NHB). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. PASSAGE COLUMBO FOR ADDU ATOLL. TORPEDOED BY U-168. (WW2SL, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SALVIKING wreck located?

The HMS SALVIKING wreck is located at coordinates 3 30 N,76 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SALVIKING?

The seabed around the HMS SALVIKING lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the HMS SALVIKING sink?

The HMS SALVIKING sank on Feb 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS SALVIKING discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SALVIKING was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS SALVIKING belong to?

The HMS SALVIKING belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SALVIKING?

The HMS SALVIKING had a tonnage of 1490 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SALVIKING?

The HMS SALVIKING is classified as a salvage vessel.

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