Salgar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Salgar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 33.933 N,6 16.417 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.565550
  • Longitude: -6.273617
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALGAR
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1978
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5087/77 24.9.79 H5087/77 24.9.79 DW IN 363356N, 061625W, OR 055.5DEGS, 1.7M FROM LAS PUERCAS LT [363300N, 061815W APPROX], OR 010DEGS, 1.3M FROM LT AT HEAD OF DIGUE DE SAN FELIPE. (CADIZ NM 734/79). - NM2384/79. H5087/77 27.6.83 H5087/77 27.6.83 DELETE. (CADIZ NM 796/83). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1809/83.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2005

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK AFTER STRIKING WK OF MV 'XENY' IN CADIZ BAY. ATTEMPTS TO REFLOAT UNSUCCESSFUL. (LLOYDS VOL.244).

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FAQ

Where is the SALGAR wreck located?

The SALGAR wreck is located at coordinates 36 33.933 N,6 16.417 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALGAR?

The seabed around the SALGAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SALGAR sink?

The SALGAR sank on May 11, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SALGAR discovered?

The wreck of the SALGAR was discovered in 1980.

What type of wreck is the SALGAR?

The SALGAR is classified as a fishing vessel.