Saad Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Saad Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 3.44 N,1 12.58 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 46 m |
| Water Depth | 56 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SAAD |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | LB |
| Tonnage | 693 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 13, 1978 |
| Original Detection Year | 1978 |
| Last Detection Year | 1990 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H2555/74 18.7.78 SANK IN POSN 006DEGS, 22M FROM POINTE DE BARFLEUR. (LL, 15.7.78). CHART AS USC PA 25FMS [46MTRS] IN 500330N, 011230W. BR.STD H2555/74 13.10.78 REPD AS NDW PA IN 503000N, 011200W. (BREST NM 78-36-26). NCA. HH351/352/01 7.3.90 NOT SHOWN ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN], & NOT IN FR WK RECORDS [CORR TO JAN'90]. AMENDED DEAD. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 6, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
17.7.78 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION IN DENSE FOG WITH GREEK MV 'WALTER' WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ANTWERP TO PAKISTAN. (LL, 15 & 17.7.78).
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