Salvor Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Salvor Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 55.636 N,6 15.055 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 45 m |
| Water Depth | 49 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SALVOR |
| Type | landing craft |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 12.8 m |
| Width | 4.6 m |
| Cargo | machinery and mechanical parts |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 13, 1967 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1967 |
| Last Detection Year | 2016 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H3104/66 19.10.67 SANK IN 495536N, 061500W [OGB]. (HM COASTGUARD, ST MARYS, SCILLIES). CHART AS NDW. R/S. 12.11.75 AMEND TO USC 34MTRS [18FMS]. NE 34 & NE 1148. H1270/77 AMEND TO USC 45MTRS. NE 1148 & NE 2565. [REASSESSMENT OF ORIGINAL DATA]. HH090/499/01 30.1.91 NOT FOUND. AREA OF SAND WAVES. LOCAL SOURCES SUGGEST THAT WK WAS PARTIALLY SALVAGED AND THE REMAINDER IS PROBABLY COVERED. (THMR, HI 499). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. G/S. SEP2016/000143596 18.11.2016 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1470). CONFIRMED DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE TO THE SCILLY ISLES TO BE USED BY BLUESEA DIVERS ON AN EXPEDITION TO FIND THE WK OF HMS ASSOCIATION.
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