Salbya (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salbya (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 50.77 N,1 0.784 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.846167
  • Longitude: 1.013067
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALBYA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.7 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 4.5
Sonar Length 126
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 11.2
Orientation 164
Tonnage 3352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H6738/68 17.2.72 H6738/68 17.2.72 CONCRETE PHOENIX UNIT IN 505042N, 010057E USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64FT IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. VERY LARGE AND IN TWO PARTS. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). WZ ISSUED. CHART AS WK 10FMS [18.3MTRS]. - NM 521/72. H4551/76 10.11.76 H4551/76 10.11.76 POSN 505042.1N 010104.0E [EUR] USING DECCA. REPD HEIGHT OF 35FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, REF 4/76 DTD 27.10.76 SURVEYED 1956). NCA. H4199/78 19.10.78 H4199/78 19.10.78 LOCATED 4.8.77 IN 505042N, 010054E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32-33.5MTRS. SCOUR TO 34MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.4MTRS, LENGTH 125MTRS. LYING 155/335DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). CHART AS WK 20.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2330/84 3.3.86 H2330/84 3.3.86 EXAM'D 16.11.85 IN 505041N, 010054E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.1 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH SHADOW HT 9.9MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 11.2MTRS. LYING 170/350DEGS AND IS BROKEN ABOUT 50MTRS FROM ITS N END. CHART AS SW 21.1MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). AMEND TO WK 21.0MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 20.7.07 HH091/159/01 20.7.07 EXAM'D 1.11.06 IN 5050.770N, 0100.784E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.59 IN GEN DEPTH 31.40MTRS. LENGTH 126MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 11.2MTRS. LIES 164/344 DEGS WITH BOWS 164 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, SCOUR AT N & S END, SAND TRAIL TO SW. HAS THE APPEARANCE OF A WRECK. AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1904 BY R READHEAD & SONS OF SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCRUTTON, SONS & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 400 HP. SINGLE SCREW. MASTER: CAPTAIN S WILKINSON. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 29.

General Comments

INTACT, ?BOW BROKEN, SCOUR AT N & S END, SAND TRAIL TO SW

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FAQ

Where is the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 50.77 N,1 0.784 E.

How deep is the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 50.77 N,1 0.784 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALBYA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALBYA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SALBYA (POSSIBLY)?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3352 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALBYA (POSSIBLY)?

The SALBYA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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