Salvonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Status lifted
Salvonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 37.656 N,100 54.856 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.627600
  • Longitude: 100.914267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SALVONIA
Type tug
Flag PA
Length 48.8 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.1.74 CAPSIZED AND SANK ALONGSIDE WHARF AT SATTAHIP. EFFORTS BEING MADE TO RAISE & REPAIR. (LL 215). POSN 123700N, 1005500E FOR FILING ONLY. H7348/68 30.7.74 DW (MASTS) IN 123733N, 1005503E. (US NM 2126/74). BR STD. H3214/71 19.8.75 DELETE LEGEND (MASTS). (US NM 93247/27/75). BR STD. 2.4.82 NOT SHOWN ON THAI 115A. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 3724. 12.2.05 RAISED APRIL 1974 AND REPAIRED. (LL 216 & 217). RECORD AMENDED LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2005

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK ALONGSIDE WHARF AT SATTAHIP WHILE LOADING SAND BAGS. EFFORTS BEING MADE TO RAISE AND REPAIR. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 37.656 N,100 54.856 E
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FAQ

Where is the SALVONIA wreck located?

The SALVONIA wreck is located at coordinates 12 37.656 N,100 54.856 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALVONIA?

The seabed around the SALVONIA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SALVONIA sink?

The SALVONIA sank on Jan 19, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SALVONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SALVONIA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SALVONIA belong to?

The SALVONIA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SALVONIA carrying?

The SALVONIA was carrying sand.

What was the tonnage of the SALVONIA?

The SALVONIA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALVONIA?

The SALVONIA is classified as a tug.