Salem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 16.988 N,17 26.862 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.283133
  • Longitude: -17.447700
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALEM
Type fishing vessel
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4800/83 11.9.84 SANK IN 201700N, 172700W. (LL, 1.9.84) CHART AS DW [STS FOR PA] - NM 2525/84. 27.1.03 DW PA SHOWN IN 2016.988N, 1726.862W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7386 [INT 1951] [1998 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1661.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

1.9.84 FOUNDERED. VESSEL, BUILT 1973, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OMAT, SOCIETE DE PECHE DE APPROVISIONNEMENT. (LL, 1.9.84)

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FAQ

Where is the SALEM wreck located?

The SALEM wreck is located at coordinates 20 16.988 N,17 26.862 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALEM?

The seabed around the SALEM lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SALEM sink?

The SALEM sank on Aug 29, 1984.

When was the wreck of the SALEM discovered?

The wreck of the SALEM was discovered in 1984.

What was the tonnage of the SALEM?

The SALEM had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALEM?

The SALEM is classified as a fishing vessel.

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