Salton Sea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Salton sea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 59.964 N,0 0.13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.999400
  • Longitude: -0.002167
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALTON SEA
Type supply vessel
Flag HN
Length 51.8 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 190
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH160/350/01 8.10.90 WAS TOWED BY RMAS TUG ROLLICKER TO 610000N, 000000E APPROX AND SET ADRIFT TO BE USED AS A TARGET. (MR. PINK, OPS, FOXHILL, BATH, 21.9.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SUNK DURING TARGET PRACTICE BY ROYAL NAVAL VESSELS. HAD PREVIOUSLY (IN 1988) BEEN SEIZED BY BRITISH CUSTOMS FOR ALLEGED DRUG SMUGGLING ACTIVITIES. (LL VOL.281).

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FAQ

Where is the SALTON SEA wreck located?

The SALTON SEA wreck is located at coordinates 60 59.964 N,0 0.13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALTON SEA?

The seabed around the SALTON SEA lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SALTON SEA discovered?

The wreck of the SALTON SEA was discovered in 1990.

What country did the SALTON SEA belong to?

The SALTON SEA belonged to HN.

What was the tonnage of the SALTON SEA?

The SALTON SEA had a tonnage of 190 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALTON SEA?

The SALTON SEA is classified as a supply vessel.

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