Saltoun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saltoun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 38.912 N,0 14.841 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.648533
  • Longitude: 0.247350
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALTOUN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 50.5
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 110
Tonnage 727
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1927
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,001.0,225
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7329/27 8.11.27 DW IN POSN 259 DEGS 4.1M FROM KILNSEA BN, MARKED BY G CON LT BUOY, GPFLG, CLOSE E. (TH NM 77/27). - NM 2042/27. H7329/27 11.4.28 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 42FT. LT BUOY REMOVED. (TH 10.4.28). AMEND TO WK 7 FMS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 595/28. 1.2.74 AMEND TO WK 12.1MTRS [LAT]. NC 109. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 14.9.77 IN 533858.8N, 001458.2E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8MTRS IN GEN. DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. SONAR HT 1.3MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. APPEARS BROKEN & PARTIALLY BURIED. (SOISS, HI 54/77 & HMS BILDESTON REPORT DTD 28.10.77). BR STD. H5084/77 19.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 533854N, 001453E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. INTACT WK LYING 120/300 DEGS. LEAST DEPTH AT SE END. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64/79). NCA. H1270/79 3.4.80 AMEND TO WK 14MTRS IN 533854N, 001453E. BR STD.. H1944/80 21.4.82 EXAM'D 11.6.81 IN 533854N, 001456E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 15.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 2.27MTRS. V BROKEN UP, BUT UPRIGHT, LYING 110/290 DEGS, BOWS SE. SONAR LENGTH 74.4MTRS, BEAM 15.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). AMEND TO WK 13.5MTRS. BR STD. 5.9.13 EXAM'D 19.5.13 IN 5338.912N, 0014.841E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.48 IN GEN DEPTH 16.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50.5MTRS, WIDTH 12.0MTRS, HT 1.92MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). SCOUR 1MTR DEEP EXTENDS SOME 10MTRS SW FROM WK. AMEND WK 14.4MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 5, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-PRINCEHAGE I. BUILT IN 1918 BY NV SCHPW. MCHF DE KLOP, NETHERLANDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G GIBSON & CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDERS. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR GRANGEMOUTH. CARGO PIG IRON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH S TRAWLER PRINCE LEO.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, VERY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SALTOUN wreck located?

The SALTOUN wreck is located at coordinates 53 38.912 N,0 14.841 E.

How deep is the SALTOUN and where exactly is it located?

The SALTOUN lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 38.912 N,0 14.841 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALTOUN?

The seabed around the SALTOUN lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the SALTOUN sink?

The SALTOUN sank on Nov 7, 1927.

When was the wreck of the SALTOUN discovered?

The wreck of the SALTOUN was discovered in 1927.

What country did the SALTOUN belong to?

The SALTOUN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALTOUN carrying?

The SALTOUN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SALTOUN?

The SALTOUN had a tonnage of 727 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALTOUN?

The SALTOUN is classified as a steam ship.

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