Salonica Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Salonica Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16 N,12 14 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.266667
  • Longitude: -12.233333
Water Depth 2850 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALONICA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 98.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2694
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581800N, 100800W. (CONSIDERED TO BE INCORRECT). 29.7.87 29.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551600N, 121400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). POSN CONFIRMED BY U-100 SINKING OTHER VESSELS IN SAME AREA ON SAME DAY & POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY WOOD, SKINER & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S VENBORG. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 236NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-100. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SALONICA wreck located?

The SALONICA wreck is located at coordinates 55 16 N,12 14 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALONICA?

The seabed around the SALONICA lies at approximately 2850 meters deep.

When did the SALONICA sink?

The SALONICA sank on Nov 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SALONICA discovered?

The wreck of the SALONICA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SALONICA belong to?

The SALONICA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the SALONICA?

The SALONICA had a tonnage of 2694 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALONICA?

The SALONICA is classified as a steam ship.

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