Silver Town Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Silver town Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 29.267 N,51 18.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.487783
  • Longitude: 51.312500
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVER TOWN
Type carrier
Flag SG
Length 143.9 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 8402
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck SILVER TOWN is located at coordinates 10 29.267 N, 51 18.75 E off the coast of Somalia in the Indian Ocean. Originally beached on December 23, 1975, the vessel has significantly deteriorated over time. The wreck site is classified as well broken with little possibility of salvage. Historical maritime records indicate the structural condition of the SILVER TOWN is poor, and the site is officially tracked under survey reference HH120/351/01. Updated hydrographic data confirms the presence of this steel wreckage, which remains a known underwater obstruction for maritime navigation in the region.

Surveying Details

23.12.75 BEACHED IN 105900N, 511800E. VESSEL DETERIORATED. LITTLE POSSIBILITY OF SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.221). HH120/351/01 30.7.90 ST SHOWN IN 102916N, 511845E [WGD] ON US 61280 [1990 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY UNION DOCK CO, YOKOSUKA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JORONG SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE FROM FAR EAST FOR EILAT. WAS DELIBERATELY BEACHED BY MASTER, N OF RAS HAFUN AFTER TAKING IN WATER THROUGH CRACKED HULL. ABANDONED AS TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVER TOWN wreck located?

The SILVER TOWN wreck is located at coordinates 10 29.267 N,51 18.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVER TOWN?

The seabed around the SILVER TOWN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SILVER TOWN sink?

The SILVER TOWN sank on Aug 8, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SILVER TOWN discovered?

The wreck of the SILVER TOWN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SILVER TOWN belong to?

The SILVER TOWN belonged to SG.

What cargo was the SILVER TOWN carrying?

The SILVER TOWN was carrying grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SILVER TOWN?

The SILVER TOWN had a tonnage of 8402 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVER TOWN?

The SILVER TOWN is classified as a carrier.

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