Salaminia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Salaminia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.173 N,5 37.614 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.602883
  • Longitude: -5.626900
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALAMINIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 98 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 98
Sonar Width 19.8
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 142
Tonnage 3112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 29, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2023

Surveying Details

31.3.18 31.3.18 SUNK IN 533500N, 054000W. (A.P.KINGSTON). 31.3.18 31.3.18 POSN 533000N, 053900W. (I.D.S.A). PREVIOUSLY SHOWN ON CHARTS AS NDWPA IN 533230N, 053830W. (DATE NOT NOTED). H5141/53 14.8.53 H5141/53 14.8.53 INS AS NDWPA ON NC 1411. H5982/82 5.7.83 H5982/82 5.7.83 FF (SERIOUS DAMAGE) SHOWN IN 533620N, 053645W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOT C 22 [1983]. H4466/81 16.11.83 H4466/81 16.11.83 WK LOCATED IN 533610N, 053734W [OGB]. LEAST DEPTH 85MTRS. (HMS FOX HN 3.11.83). 22.6.78 22.6.78 AMEND TO USCPA 65MTRS. NC 44. H4466/81 29.2.84 H4466/81 29.2.84 EXAM'D 26.11.83 IN 533610N, 053733W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 85 IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. NO MASTS VISIBLE. ORIENTATED NW/SE. (HMS FOX, HI 95). NFA. [WGD] POSN: 5336.173N, 0537.614W. RSDRA2023000219669 20.12.23 WK LOCATED IN 5336.1799N 0537.6408W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 87.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS.LENGTH 98MTRS, WIDTH 19.8MTRS, HT 9.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 142 DEGS.(H525.2 REPORT, RV CORYSTES COR18_01). 85MTRS DEPTH AND POSN RETAINED.

Circumstances of loss

EX-TREVILLY. BUILT IN 1897 BY J READHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A A EMBIRICOS, GREECE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 278 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARROW-IN-FURNESS FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED BY AN UNIDENTIFIED GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, NO MASTS

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FAQ

Where is the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.173 N,5 37.614 W.

How deep is the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.173 N,5 37.614 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY)?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3112 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALAMINIA (PROBABLY)?

The SALAMINIA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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