Saba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.949 N,5 40.047 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.032483
  • Longitude: -5.667450
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SABA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 45.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 21, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H1448/66 27.4.66 DW IN 500157N, 054005W. (TH PENZANCE, APRIL 1966). - NM 806/66. H1448/66 13.5.66 WK, LEAST DEPTH 33FT IN 500157N, 054005W, IN GEN DEPTH 46-54FT [MLWS]. (TH LTR DTD 6.5.66). NCA. 13.6.67 WK IN BADLY BROKEN UP CONDITION. (SUB AQUA CLUB, BATTERSEA). NCA. 28.2.69 WK LOCATED BY DIVERS, IN 3 PARTS, BOW UP SIDE DOWN WITH STERN LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. WRECKAGE LIES AMONGST ROCKS, SOME OF WHICH ARE HIGHER THAN WK. (R DAVIS & R LARN, 28.2.69). NCA. H2979/74 22.7.76 WK IN 500154.8N, 053959.35W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 1.4.76). BR STD. 9.5.17 M/B DATASET RE-ASSESSED BY BDC 2017: NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2017

General Comments

IN THREE PARTS AMONGST HIGHER ROCKS

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FAQ

Where is the SABA wreck located?

The SABA wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.949 N,5 40.047 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SABA?

The seabed around the SABA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SABA sink?

The SABA sank on Apr 21, 1966.

When was the wreck of the SABA discovered?

The wreck of the SABA was discovered in 1966.

What country did the SABA belong to?

The SABA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the SABA carrying?

The SABA was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the SABA?

The SABA had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the SABA?

The SABA is classified as a motor vessel.

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