Salsette Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Salsette ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.715 N,2 43.041 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.495250
  • Longitude: -2.717350
Wreck Depth 31.08 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALSETTE II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 146.8
Sonar Width 26.6
Shadow Height 11.4
Orientation 35
Tonnage 5842
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 REPD LOST 12M SW OF PORTLAND BILL. (M11862). 5.3.18 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IMMEDIATELY IN POSN 503000N, 024330W. (MASTER). MAR 1918 REPD LOST 12M W OF PORTLAND. (SECOND OFFICER). ALSO REPD LATER TO HAVE BEEN LOST IN 503300N, 024300W. NCA. H6391/19 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 503000N, 024330W. - NE 3315. H2537/28 AMEND TO NDW PA. - NM 1098/28. H3971/52 3.7.52 EXAM'D 9.6.52 IN 502938N, 024258W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12, FOUL AT 13FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 85FT IN GEN DEPTH 23FMS. 450FT LONG, LYING N/S WITH SHALLOWEST PART IN THE CENTRE. THE WRECK IS MOST SUBSTANTIAL AND THERE ARE PARTS ONLY ABOUT A FM DEEPER AT EITHER END. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 9.6.52). AMEND TO WK 12FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 21.5MTRS. - NC 3315. H1286/77/279 11.10.77 ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE THE FRENCH POLKERRIS. THIS WK HAS NOW BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE SALSETTE. SOME P & O COMPANY DINNER PLATES HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY DIVERS. IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO READ THE IMPRINT LEFT BEHIND BY THE REMOVAL OF THE BRASS NAME PLATE LETTERS AROUND HER STERN. SHE LIES ON PORT SIDE ON HER BEAM ENDS IN APPROX 140FT OF WATER WITH APPROX 90FT OVER HER HIGHEST POINT. THE DECK IS ALMOST VERTICAL TO THE SEABED. BOTH PROPS HAVE BEEN REMOVED SOME MINOR SALVAGE HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT. THE WRECK IS IN ONE PIECE AND IS MOST SUBSTANTIAL. (P STREETON, 2.8.77). H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502936N, 024258W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. NCA. H2923/83 2.1.85 EXAM'D 19.7.84 IN 502939N, 024300W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.2, FOUL AT 19.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 14MTRS, LENGTH 130MTRS, BEAM 40MTRS. LYING 035/215DEGS AND PRODUCES A WELL-DEFINED SURFACE SLICK IN CALM SEA CONDITIONS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 19.2MTRS. - NM 232/85. HH232/353/01 22.11.90 EXAM'D 19.10.90 IN 502942N, 024300W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S OBTAINED 26.75MTRS. DIVERS REPORT WK ON PORT SIDE AND COLLAPSING GRADUALLY AS DECK CROSS MEMBERS FAIL. LIES WITH BOW SSW WITH ANCHORS STILL IN PLACE. BOTH MASTS HAVE FALLEN AND LIE ALONG SEABED TO E OF WK. DECKHOUSING, FUNNEL STUB AND SCUTTLES ARE STILL DISCERNIBLE. (HMS CHALLENGER, HN H3/90, 31.10.90). NCA. 12.1.00 GUN STILL IN PLACE ON STERN. CABINS AND AND SUPERSTRUCTURE ROTTED AWAY, UPPER DECK PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. LARGE WINCH ON DECK FORWARD OF ENGINE ROOM. PHOTOS AND DIAGRAM. (DIVER MAGAINE JAN 2000) SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 19.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.08MTRS IN 5029.715N, 0243.041W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 42MTRS. LENGTH 146.8MTRS, WIDTH 26.6MTRS, HEIGHT 11.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 035/215 DEGS. INTACT BUT COLLAPSING, ON PORT SIDE. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY J CAIRD & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE P & O STEAM NIVIGATION CO LTD. SIX BOILERS, TWIN QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1535 HP, TWIN SHAFT. 1 X 4.7 INCH GUN. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BOMBAY. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. 15 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT BUT COLLAPSING, ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the SALSETTE II wreck located?

The SALSETTE II wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.715 N,2 43.041 W.

How deep is the SALSETTE II and where exactly is it located?

The SALSETTE II lies at a depth of about 31.08 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.715 N,2 43.041 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALSETTE II?

The seabed around the SALSETTE II lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the SALSETTE II sink?

The SALSETTE II sank on Jul 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SALSETTE II discovered?

The wreck of the SALSETTE II was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SALSETTE II belong to?

The SALSETTE II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALSETTE II carrying?

The SALSETTE II was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SALSETTE II?

The SALSETTE II had a tonnage of 5842 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALSETTE II?

The SALSETTE II is classified as a steam ship.

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