Salem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Salem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 20.41 N,2 48.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.340167
  • Longitude: -2.801500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALEM
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 39 m
Width 8.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 438
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2501/19 POSN 562025N. 024800W. (AUTHORITY AND ACTION NOT NOTED). H4087/26 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). HH091/061/01 26.1.04 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1061). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 OF WOOD. PASSAGE HULL FOR CHRISTIANA. CARGO COKE. STRANDED AND LOST. CAUSE UNKNOWN. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SALEM wreck located?

The SALEM wreck is located at coordinates 56 20.41 N,2 48.09 W.

When did the SALEM sink?

The SALEM sank on Nov 3, 1914.

When was the wreck of the SALEM discovered?

The wreck of the SALEM was discovered in 1914.

What country did the SALEM belong to?

The SALEM belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SALEM carrying?

The SALEM was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the SALEM?

The SALEM had a tonnage of 438 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALEM?

The SALEM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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