Salvestria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salvestria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4.046 N,3 4.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.067433
  • Longitude: -3.081167
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALVESTRIA
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 152.4 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 11938
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0706/40 12.8.40 DW IN 560400N, 030500W. 042DEGS, 2.75M FROM INCHKEETH LT, MARKED BY LT BUOY 100DEGS, 1C FROM WK. (ROSYTH DOCKYARD OFFICER). - FNM 1964/40 & TFNM 2014/40. H076/40 19.12.41 G CONL BUOY LAID IN PLACE OF LT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3020/41. H0706/40 2.8.43 NOW CHARTED AS DW (MASTS & COWLS) IN 560400N, 030450W APPROX. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM1637/43. H0706/40 21.1.46 G CONL LT BUOY LAID 045DEGS, 2.79M FROM INCHKEETH LT. (NLB EDINBURGH22/230/45). - NM 73/46. H0706/40 6.12.50 WK 48FT IN 560403N, 030447W [OGB]. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (NLB NM 33/50). - NM 2341/50. H454/67 30.6.71 SALVAGE OPS DIVERS DURING SUMMER 1971. (FORTH PORTS AUTHORITY TNM 3.6.71). - TNM 1014/71. H454/67 19.7.72 SALVAGE OPS FOR NEXT 3 MONTHS FROM 46FT FISHING VESSEL. (FORTH PORTS AUTHORITY). - TNM 1406/72. 2.2.76 DURING PERIOD 15-22 APR '75, A LOT OF DEBRIS PROVIDING GOOD SONAR REFLECTIONS SCATTERED OVER FAIRLY LARGE AREA. NATIONAL GRID CO-ORDS SUPPLIED GIVING POSN 560404,8N, 030446.2W, USING DECCA & VISUAL TRANSITS. (INS. OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES REPORT NO.67 DTD 1.1.76). NCA. H1310/84/18 13.6.84 DIVED MAY 1984. NOW MOSTLY FLATTENED PLATES. HIGHEST POINTS 5MTRS. (W. MURNEY, 28.5.84).. 30.10.08 EUT POSN: 5604.046N, 0304.870W. NE 735. 27.4.10 STEAM ENGINE & CONDENSERS WERE SALVAGED BY WHITES OF BURNTISLAND AT END OF WW2. SALVAGE EFFORTS WITH EXPLOSIVES HAVE REDUCED WK TO A PILE OF SCRAP METAL, HIGHEST POINT STANDING 5MTRS OFF SANDY BOTTOM. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD, PUBLISHED 2009)
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

MINED ON PASSAGE ARUBA FOR GRANGEMOUTH. EX- CARDIGANSHIRE, BUILT 1913 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO., BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTIAN SALVESEN'S SOUTH GEORGIA CO. 10 OF 57 CREW LOST. PHOTOS OF VESSEL. (SHIPWRECKS OF FORTH & TAY, B BAIRD)

General Comments

MOSTLY FLATTENED PLATES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 4.046 N,3 4.87 W
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FAQ

Where is the SALVESTRIA wreck located?

The SALVESTRIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 4.046 N,3 4.87 W.

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

The SALVESTRIA lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 56 4.046 N,3 4.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALVESTRIA?

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

When did the SALVESTRIA sink?

The SALVESTRIA sank on Jul 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SALVESTRIA discovered?

The wreck of the SALVESTRIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SALVESTRIA belong to?

The SALVESTRIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALVESTRIA carrying?

The SALVESTRIA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the SALVESTRIA?

The SALVESTRIA had a tonnage of 11938 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALVESTRIA?

The SALVESTRIA is classified as a tanker.

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