Salado Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salado Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 11.479 N,4 39.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.191317
  • Longitude: -4.665000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALADO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 84.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2188
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1897
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 9.2.72 LIES IN 511127N, 043950W [OGB] NEAR MOUSE HOLE AND TRAP RK. GEN DEPTH 35FT. (RAF SUB-AQUA NEWS NO 7, REPORT ON EXPED TO LUNDY). STS. NCA. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). V CLOSE INSHORE ON EDGE OF SONAR COVER. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 30, 2009

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A HOLLAND & CO. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BUENOS AIRES.

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FAQ

Where is the SALADO wreck located?

The SALADO wreck is located at coordinates 51 11.479 N,4 39.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALADO?

The seabed around the SALADO lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SALADO sink?

The SALADO sank on Mar 25, 1897.

When was the wreck of the SALADO discovered?

The wreck of the SALADO was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SALADO belong to?

The SALADO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALADO carrying?

The SALADO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SALADO?

The SALADO had a tonnage of 2188 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALADO?

The SALADO is classified as a steam ship.