Salamis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Salamis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 31.298 N,3 52.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.521633
  • Longitude: -3.878283
Wreck Depth 87 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALAMIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 995
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 473300N, 035700W. (PARIS NM). NE 2352. H445/31 14.2.31 AMEND TO NDW PA. NOTE. 30.3.76 SHOWN AS WK 84MTRS IN 473306N, 035421W ON FR 6030. 8.10.79 NOT SHOWN ON FR 5405. DELETE. NE 2352. 21.10.80 SHOWN AS WK 87MTRS IN 473122N, 035245W ON FR 5405. NE 2352. 13.9.83 SHOWN IN 473118N, 035232W ON FR 6790 [1981 EDN]. 14.9.83 MV 'SALAMIS' IN 473121N, 035237W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). CHART AS WK 87MTRS IN 473118N, 035232W. NC 2352. 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK PA 87MTRS IN 473122N, 035237W ON FR 7031 [1986 EDN]. 31.8.88 SHOWN AS WK 87MTRS ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. 1.9.88 NAME NO LONGER STATED. WK IN 473121.3N, 035237.4W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 87.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573127). 13.12.93 SHOWN AS WK 87MTRS IN 473120.5N, 035236W ON FR 7031 [1993 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN BAY OF BISCAY WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BARRY TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SALAMIS wreck located?

The SALAMIS wreck is located at coordinates 47 31.298 N,3 52.697 W.

How deep is the SALAMIS and where exactly is it located?

The SALAMIS lies at a depth of about 87 meters and is located at coordinates 47 31.298 N,3 52.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALAMIS?

The seabed around the SALAMIS lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the SALAMIS sink?

The SALAMIS sank on Feb 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SALAMIS discovered?

The wreck of the SALAMIS was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SALAMIS belong to?

The SALAMIS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SALAMIS?

The SALAMIS had a tonnage of 995 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALAMIS?

The SALAMIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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