Saratoga Wreck

Field Value
Saratoga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.934 N,2 21.401 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.598900
  • Longitude: -2.356683
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARATOGA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.6 m
Width 5.5 m
Shadow Height 0.7
Tonnage 53
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4745/78 3.11.81 LOCATED BY FV, WHICH SNAGGED ITS NETS. POSN 037DEGS, 6.3M FROM PORTLAND BILL LT. PART OF WHEELHOUSE FLOATED FREE. (PORTLAND MRSC SIG DTD 1.11.81). SUNKEN VESSEL WAS IN VERY POOR MATERIAL CONDITION. CONSIDERED NOT TO BE HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. DIMENSIONS:- 61.5 X 17.6FT. MAX HT 23FT. NO MAST. (TELECON TH COWES, 3.11.81). CHART AS USC PA 12MTRS. - NM 2697/81. H1310/88/38 9.8.88 LOCATED IN 503600.5N, 022107W [OGB]. STANDS 1-3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS AT LW. LIES NE/SW. (T G WILSON, 6.7.88). CHART AS WK 19MTRS. - NM 2679/88. H3848/86 14.1.91 EXAM'D 30.11.90 IN 503553.8N, 022119.9W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 21.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 1.3MTRS. VERY BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING OVER AREA 40 X 30MTRS AND IN TWO MAJOR PARTS. PROBABLY NOW COVERED WITH SAND. (HMS GLEANER, HI 367). CHART AS WK 19.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 472/91. HH091/217/01 - SEP 2009/000158351 2.11.09 EXAM'D 6.6.08 IN 5035.934N, 0221.401W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.09 IN GEN DEPTH 21.79MTRS. NO SCOUR. TWO RECTANGULAR CONTACTS SURROUNDED BY NUMBER OF SMALLER CONTACTS. LARGEST BLOCK HAS LENGTH 2.03MTRS, WIDTH 1.41MTRS, HT 0.7MTR. CONSIDERED FULLY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1217). AMEND OBSTN 21.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-ADMIRALTY MFV 41. BUILT OF WOOD IN 1943. OIL ENGINE SINGLE SHAFT. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FROM WEYMOUTH TO POOLE. LATER SNAGGED BY FV WHICH PULLED THE WHEELHOUSE FREE. (SIBI).

General Comments

DEBRIS WITH TWO MAIN CONTACTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 35.934 N,2 21.401 W
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FAQ

Where is the SARATOGA wreck located?

The SARATOGA wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.934 N,2 21.401 W.

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

The SARATOGA lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.934 N,2 21.401 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARATOGA?

The seabed around the SARATOGA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the SARATOGA sink?

The SARATOGA sank on Oct 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the SARATOGA discovered?

The wreck of the SARATOGA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the SARATOGA belong to?

The SARATOGA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SARATOGA?

The SARATOGA had a tonnage of 53 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARATOGA?

The SARATOGA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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