Salient Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Salient Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14.346 N,0 19.403 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.239100
  • Longitude: -0.323383
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALIENT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1432
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1891
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/730/01 19.11.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED AS FAR AS DEPTH OF WATER ALLOWED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2016/00007250 19.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2016

Circumstances of loss

8.3.91 BUILT IN 1879 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J S WESTROLL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRANDED IN SW FORCE 5 AFTER BREAKING PROP SHAFT IN HEAVY WEATHER ON 8.3.91. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SALIENT wreck located?

The SALIENT wreck is located at coordinates 54 14.346 N,0 19.403 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALIENT?

The seabed around the SALIENT lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SALIENT sink?

The SALIENT sank on Mar 9, 1891.

When was the wreck of the SALIENT discovered?

The wreck of the SALIENT was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SALIENT belong to?

The SALIENT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALIENT carrying?

The SALIENT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SALIENT?

The SALIENT had a tonnage of 1432 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALIENT?

The SALIENT is classified as a steam ship.

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