Saltskar (Probably) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Saltskar (probably) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 25.765 N,18 57.393 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 12 m |
| Water Depth | 18 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Sea Level |
| Name | SALTSKAR (PROBABLY) |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | SE |
| Length | 33.5 m |
| Width | 6.4 m |
| Draught | 2.4 |
| Tonnage | 178 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 25, 1988 |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Last Detection Year | 2025 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 26.1.88 CAPSIZED & SANK ABOUT 1.5M S OF OSTERGARN, OFF E COAST OF GOTLAND. (LL, 26.1.88). H2120/86 22.2.88 FISHING BOAT REPORTED SUNK IN 572600N, 185648E APPROX. MARKED TEMPORARILY. (SWEDISH TNM 236/88). H2120/86 17.5.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS, IN 572548N, 185736E [STO]. (SWEDISH NM 644/88). BR STD. 14.6.05 [WGD] POSN: 5725.774N, 1857.391E. NE 2288. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 27, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
26.1.88 CAPSIZED AND SANK OFF E COAST OF GOTLAND. ALL 7 CREW RESCUED. (LL, 26.1.88).
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