Saltaire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saltaire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.484 N,0 6.847 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.574733
  • Longitude: 0.114117
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALTAIRE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 35.2 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.9
Tonnage 202
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1939
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H319/40 2.2.40 ST IN 533428N, 000658E. (HMS BEAVER I). BR STD. 28.8.84 1.25HRS BEFORE LW ON 20.8.84 ONLY THE BOILER & VALVE GEAR WAS WHOLLY VISIBLE IMMEDIATELY TO SEAWARD OF CG STN. (M WATSON). NCA. 7.9.98 NOW SHOWN IN 533428N, 000657E ON HUMBER 8 [18TH EDN -1997]. NE 1188. 11.2.05 NOT SHOWN ON PHOTOPLOT PG 2300 FROM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY V39 RAF 8742 INDEX NO. 2167/171 DTD 12.8.02. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1188.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-THOMAS BILLINCOLE. BUILT IN 1919 BY HALL RUSSEL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR THOMAS ROBINSION & SON, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 60HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ABDELA & MITCHELL LTD, BRIMSCOMBE. DROVE ASHORE ON THE BINKS. LATER FLOATED OFF AND WENT ASHORE NEAR SPURN HEAD. ATTEMPTS MADE TO REFLOAT BUT SHE REMAINED FAST.

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FAQ

Where is the SALTAIRE wreck located?

The SALTAIRE wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.484 N,0 6.847 E.

When did the SALTAIRE sink?

The SALTAIRE sank on Oct 10, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SALTAIRE discovered?

The wreck of the SALTAIRE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SALTAIRE belong to?

The SALTAIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SALTAIRE?

The SALTAIRE had a tonnage of 202 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALTAIRE?

The SALTAIRE is classified as a trawler.

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