Savvas L Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Savvas l Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
28 5.09 N,15 24.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.084833
  • Longitude: -15.415833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAVVAS L
Type trawler
Flag GR
Length 65.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1163
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1974
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.4.75 22.4.75 VESSEL CAUGHT FIRE, WAS TOWED OUT OF PORT AND BEACHED AT PLAYA CEBAL, LATER CAPSIZED ONTO PORT SIDE, PARTIALLY SUBMERGED. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN 1/75) NCA, POSN 280500N, 152500W FOR FILING ONLY. 3.4.03 3.4.03 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 2805.00N, 1524.85W [PLN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1964 BY HIJOS DE J BARRERAS SA, VIGO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPPING & FISHING CO. OF GREECE. CAUGHT FIRE WHILST BUNKERING AND DISCHARGING FISH CARGO. WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED AND BEACHED ON PLAYA CEBADEL, LATER CAPSIZING ONTO PORT SIDE. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SAVVAS L wreck located?

The SAVVAS L wreck is located at coordinates 28 5.09 N,15 24.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAVVAS L?

The seabed around the SAVVAS L lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAVVAS L sink?

The SAVVAS L sank on Apr 26, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SAVVAS L discovered?

The wreck of the SAVVAS L was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SAVVAS L belong to?

The SAVVAS L belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SAVVAS L?

The SAVVAS L had a tonnage of 1163 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAVVAS L?

The SAVVAS L is classified as a trawler.