Save Wreck

Field Value
Save Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 11.1 S,36 52.667 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.185000
  • Longitude: 36.877783
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAVE
Type motor vessel
Flag PT
Length 78.9 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 2037
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1961
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4505/61 16.10.61 GROUNDED IN HEAVY SWELL. LATER CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED IN 181106S, 365212E APPROX. (LISBON NM 166P/61, LL). NCA. H4505/61 9.6.70 DW (MAST) IN 181106S, 365224E. (LISBON NM 127/70). BR STD. 6.5.74 NDW SHOWN IN 181106S, 365224E ON PORTUGUESE 416. CHART AS OBSTN. BR STD. 12.10.95 DW SHOWN IN 181111N, 365212E ON RUSSIAN 42626-M [1986 EDN] [M2522/10]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2014

Circumstances of loss

6.7.61 BUILT IN 1951 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANHIA NACIONAL DE NAVAGACAO. LEFT BEIRA 6.7.61 FOR QUELIMANE CARRYING PETROL, DIESEL FUEL AND EXPLOSIVES. THERE WERE 495 PASSENGERS, 200 OF WHOM WERE AFRICAN TROOPS, PLUS A CREW OF 54. ANCHORED IN THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER LINDE DURING A HEAVY STORM, BROKE LOOSE AND RAN ON TO A SAND BAR. SHIP FREED HERSELF BUT ON THE MORNING OF THE 9TH FIRE BROKE OUT ON BOARD AND WAS DRIVEN ASHORE AGAIN BY THE HEAVY SEAS. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS THE SHIP WAS WRECKED BY A SERIES OF HEAVY EXPLOSIONS. SIXTEEN OF HER CREW AND 243 PASSENGERS WERE KILLED. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 11.1 S,36 52.667 E
Save on Wreck Map Save Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SAVE wreck located?

The SAVE wreck is located at coordinates 18 11.1 S,36 52.667 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAVE?

The seabed around the SAVE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAVE sink?

The SAVE sank on Jul 9, 1961.

When was the wreck of the SAVE discovered?

The wreck of the SAVE was discovered in 1961.

What country did the SAVE belong to?

The SAVE belonged to PT.

What cargo was the SAVE carrying?

The SAVE was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SAVE?

The SAVE had a tonnage of 2037 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAVE?

The SAVE is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks