Salvatierra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salvatierra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 22.8 N,110 17.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.380000
  • Longitude: -110.298333
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name SALVATIERRA
Type ferry
Flag MX
Length 96.3 m
Width 15.3 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 2789
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,personnel,cement,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5250/73 H5250/73 DW EXISTS IN 242254N, 1101718W. (HAMBURG CHART CORRECTION NM WKLY 41/76. REPEAT OF MEXICAN NM 121/76 NOT RECIEVED). - NM 2395/76. H4915/68 2.2.77 H4915/68 2.2.77 REPORTED AS MARKED BY NO.6 RED LT BUOY, FL.R. (MEXICAN NM139/76). NCA, STS. H3748/69 25.2.77 H3748/69 25.2.77 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (MEXICAN NM 121/76). H3127/77 5.1.78 H3127/77 5.1.78 WK 5FMS 2FT IN 242314N, 1101716W. (MEXICAN NM BLOCK 8(22)/77). - NM 155/78. H2055/80 7.3.80 H2055/80 7.3.80 WK STILL EXISTS COVERED BY 33FT OF WATER. (MEXICAN SD CORRECTION NM 16.10.79). NCA. 26.5.83 26.5.83 DW SHOWN IN 242300N, 1101720W ON US 21120. NCA. 9.11.89 9.11.89 DW SHOWN IN 242248N, 1101754W ON US 21120 [27TH EDN 1986]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 5, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY JEFFERSON BOAT & MACHINE CO, JACKSONVILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAVIERA DEL PACIFICO, S.A. PASSAGE TOPOLOBAMPO FOR LA PAZ. STRUCK SUWANEE RK., SAN LORENZO CHANNEL, WITH CARGO OF 15 TANK TRUCKS EACH WITH 30,000 LITRES OF AIRCRAFT FUEL, 5 TRUCKS WITH CEMENT & 2 WITH BUTANE GAS. ALL CREW & PASSENGERS SAVED. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 24 22.8 N,110 17.9 W
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FAQ

Where is the SALVATIERRA wreck located?

The SALVATIERRA wreck is located at coordinates 24 22.8 N,110 17.9 W.

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

The SALVATIERRA lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 24 22.8 N,110 17.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALVATIERRA?

The seabed around the SALVATIERRA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the SALVATIERRA sink?

The SALVATIERRA sank on Jun 19, 1976.

When was the wreck of the SALVATIERRA discovered?

The wreck of the SALVATIERRA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the SALVATIERRA belong to?

The SALVATIERRA belonged to MX.

What cargo was the SALVATIERRA carrying?

The SALVATIERRA was carrying vehicles,personnel,cement,gas.

What was the tonnage of the SALVATIERRA?

The SALVATIERRA had a tonnage of 2789 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALVATIERRA?

The SALVATIERRA is classified as a ferry.

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