Saleh 2 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saleh 2 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 57.127 N,23 34.965 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.952117
  • Longitude: 23.582750
Wreck Depth 18.4 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name SALEH 2
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 78.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1074
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3630/82 24.3.88 SANK IN PERAMA ROADS, AT THE PETROL STORAGE FACILITIES AREA, ABOUT 450MTRS FROM SHORE IN GEN DEPTH OF 20FMS. (LLOYDS VOL.271). H5995/83 4.5.88 WK, 75MTRS LONG, LYING N/S [BOW S], IN 375712N, 233500E. LEAST DEPTH 18.2MTRS. (GREEK NM 26/88). CHART AS DWP 10FMS, N/S, LENGTH 75MTRS. - NM 1524/88. 25.7.88 SHOWN ON GREEK 413/2 [1986 EDN]. (HAND CORRN). 25.7.88 AMEND TO DWP 18.2MTRS. NC 1596. HH380/350/01 5.2.92 WK HAS BEEN LEFT 'AS LIES'. (LL 287). SEP 2014/000097608 3.6.14 SHOWN AS DWP 18.8MTRS CENTRED ON 3757.136N, 2334.996E [WGD] ON GR6QQK01 [EDN 2.22]. 19.7.16 SHOWN AS WK 18.8MTRS IN 3757.136N, 2334.964E [WGD] ON GR6QQK01. (EDN 2.29, DTD 12.1.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2025
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Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958 BY T. VAN DUIJVANDIJK'S SCHPSW. N.V, LEKKERKERK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AL SHALHOUB SHIPPING CO., LTD. AT ANCHOR & UNDER ARREST FOR ALLEGED NON-PAYMENT OF CREW WAGES. LISTED TO STBD, DUE POSSIBLE EXPLOSION IN ENGINE ROOM & SANK. CREW OF FOUR FELL OVERBOARD & WERE PICKED UP BY A TUG. (MSD).

General Comments

BOWS S

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 57.127 N,23 34.965 E
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FAQ

Where is the SALEH 2 wreck located?

The SALEH 2 wreck is located at coordinates 37 57.127 N,23 34.965 E.

How deep is the SALEH 2 and where exactly is it located?

The SALEH 2 lies at a depth of about 18.4 meters and is located at coordinates 37 57.127 N,23 34.965 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALEH 2?

The seabed around the SALEH 2 lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SALEH 2 sink?

The SALEH 2 sank on Jan 27, 1988.

When was the wreck of the SALEH 2 discovered?

The wreck of the SALEH 2 was discovered in 1988.

What country did the SALEH 2 belong to?

The SALEH 2 belonged to SA.

What cargo was the SALEH 2 carrying?

The SALEH 2 was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SALEH 2?

The SALEH 2 had a tonnage of 1074 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALEH 2?

The SALEH 2 is classified as a motor vessel.

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