Salvus Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salvus ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.936 N,1 26.833 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.098933
  • Longitude: 1.447217
Wreck Depth 24.83 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALVUS II
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 58.9
Sonar Width 17.5
Orientation 138
Tonnage 4815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1941
Scour Dimensions 115.7,,002.5,152.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01326/41 10.4.41 BOMBED IN 530500N, 012700E. SANK IN TWO PARTS. (C IN C NORE, 5.4.41). H01326/41 18.7.41 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 13FT [LWS]. LIES IN 15FMS HEADING 322/142 DEG. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19FT. SCOUR 6FT. POSN 530548N, 012705E. (HMS FRANKLIN, 27.6.41). INS AS WK 2FMS. - NM 1671/41. H01326/41 18.7.41 INS G SPH BUOY, FL G 10S, 100 DEG 2 CABLES FROM WK. - TFNM 1679/41. H01326/41 28.3.49 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 48FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90 IN GEN DEPTH 86FT. SCOUR DEPTH 100FT. POSN 530550N, 012703E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 645/49. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS [LAT]. NC 105. H2496/72 5.6.72 DIVED. IN AN UNUSUAL STATE WITH ENGINE ROOM IN HOLE IN SEABED HAVING BEEN CUT OUT OF WK. PART OF BRIDGE LIES TO ONE SIDE OF HOLE WHICH IS ABOUT 18FMS DEEP. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS, 10.4.72). HH090/524/01 9.1.92 EXAM'D 21.7.92 IN 530554.1N, 012657.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.3, FOUL AT 25.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.3 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR 4.5MTRS DEEP. LIES IN TWO PARTS. SHOALEST IS 50MTRS LONG, 15MTRS WIDE AND ORIENTATED 315/145 DEG. THE SECOND PART LIES 73MTRS SE OF FIRST AND IS 80MTRS LONG, 15MTRS WIDE, ORIENTATED 040/220 DEG. SCOURING HAS TAKEN PLACE AROUND BOTH PARTS OUT TO ABOUT 60MTRS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). BR STD. SEP 2018/000212985 10.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5305.936N, 0126.833E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 24.83MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 58.9MTRS, WIDTH 17.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 138/318 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 115.7MTRS, 2.5MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 152 DEGS. BROKEN IN TWO AND PARTIALLY BURIED.(GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY THE NORTHUNBERLAND SB CO LTD, NORTHUMBERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEMPUS SHIPPING CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 432HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR HALIFAX. IN BALLAST. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. 4 MEN LOST.

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, LENGTH IS TOTAL, SCOUR AROUND BOTH PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 5.936 N,1 26.833 E
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FAQ

Where is the SALVUS II wreck located?

The SALVUS II wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.936 N,1 26.833 E.

How deep is the SALVUS II and where exactly is it located?

The SALVUS II lies at a depth of about 24.83 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.936 N,1 26.833 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALVUS II?

The seabed around the SALVUS II lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SALVUS II sink?

The SALVUS II sank on Apr 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SALVUS II discovered?

The wreck of the SALVUS II was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SALVUS II belong to?

The SALVUS II belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALVUS II carrying?

The SALVUS II was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SALVUS II?

The SALVUS II had a tonnage of 4815 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALVUS II?

The SALVUS II is classified as a steam ship.

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