Sabac Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sabac Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 5.635 N,1 30.297 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 54 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SABAC |
| Type | steam ship |
| Length | 104.2 m |
| Width | 14 m |
| Draught | 6.1 |
| Tonnage | 2811 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | bauxite |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 7, 1962 |
| Original Detection Year | 1962 |
| Last Detection Year | 2007 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H1304/62 23.3.62 SANK QUICKLY, AFTER COLLISION WITH 'DORINGTON COURT', IN APPROX 510536N, 013024E. WK NOT LOCATED BY THV 'PATRICIA'. 28 DEAD. (LL &TH). CHART AS NDW PA. NE 1828. H4667/70 31.12.70 SONAR SEARCH EXTENDED TO 2M AROUND ABOVE POSN AND ALL CONTACTS INVESTIGATED BUT NO TRACE FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/159/01 18.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK AFTER COLLISION IN DENSE FOG. SANK WITHIN 5 MINS. 28 LIVES LOST. (LL).
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