Salerno (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salerno (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.867 N,1 43.536 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.747783
  • Longitude: 1.725600
Wreck Depth 19.3 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALERNO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 13.5 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 95
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 11.7
Orientation 53
Tonnage 2071
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1915
Bottom Texture 1,6,4
Scour Dimensions 200.0,,005.0,190.0
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H7972/34 7.12.34 LOCATED 23.10.34 IN 514452N, 014335E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FMS. (HMS KELLETT, 1934). INS AS WK 9FMS 4FT. NC 1975. H2813/60 19.7.61 INS ON 1610. - NM 3046/60. H4988/71 4.1.71 EXAM'D IN 514451N, 014342E [EUR] USING IFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.0, FOUL 18.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.0 IN GEN DEPTH 30.0MTRS. SCOUR 31.8MTRS. LARGER OF 2WKS ORIGINALLY REPORTED AS ONE. LIES NE/SW. ABOUT 300FT LONG. (HMS FAWN, HI 55B/71). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5499/69 29.3.72 EXAM'D IN 514449N, 014339E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 18MTRS. NC 2051. HH090/667/01 21.12.95 EXAM'D 20.7.95 IN 514451.89N, 014332.08E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.3, FOUL 19.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 15.4MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND IS DETERIORATING. COVERED WITH OLD FISHING NETS AND BUOYS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). SWEEP NOT COMPLETE, RETAIN AS WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 LARGE WK LYING OVER ON ITS SIDE. HIGHEST POINT SOME 6MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BEEN SMASHED, BUT IT LOOKS LIKE A MODERN WK WITH THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAVING BEEN REMOVED WITH EXPLOSIVES. THE BOW AND PART OF THE HULL ARE INTACT BUT MUCH OF THE WK HAS BEEN SMASHED AND IS A MASS OF TWISTED METAL. WK MAY BE FROM WWII BUT FROM THE STATE OF DECAY MAY BE LATER. (B HICKINBOTTOM). SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 24.2.16 IN 5144.867N, 0143.536E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 11.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 053/233. SCOUR LENGTH 200MTRS, 5MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 190DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK OF A LARGE VESSEL, LIES BROKEN UP ON STARBOARD SIDE.(MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 19.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILSON LINE LTD, HULL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR MARSEILLES. GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-3 2.5M S FROM LONGSAND LTV.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the SALERNO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SALERNO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.867 N,1 43.536 E.

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

The SALERNO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.867 N,1 43.536 E.

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

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

When did the SALERNO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SALERNO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 14, 1915.

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

The wreck of the SALERNO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1934.

What country did the SALERNO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SALERNO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALERNO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the SALERNO (POSSIBLY)?

The SALERNO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2071 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALERNO (POSSIBLY)?

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

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