Salvatore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Salvatore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 30.102 N,50 47.035 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.501700
  • Longitude: 50.783917
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALVATORE
Type tug
Flag SG
Length 57.9 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 969
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2012

Surveying Details

H1273/85 10.11.86 SANK IN 283000N, 504700E, APPROX. (LL 16.9.86). INS AS DWPA. - NM 3440/86. SEP 2012/000040734 19.3.12 NOT SHOWN ON IRANIAN 3075 [2008 EDN, 1:100,000]. DELETE. 27.11.12 HAS BEEN QUERIED WITH IRAN BUT NO REPLY RECEIVED. TO BE RE-INS BY NM. (M CLARE, RT4, EMAIL DTD 27.11.12). SEP 2012/000239132 7.12.12 DWPA IN 2830.1N, 5047.0E [WGD]. (UKHO). - NM 5843/12.

Circumstances of loss

HIT BY MISSILE, PRESUMABLY FIRED BY IRAQI AIRCRAFT, AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the SALVATORE wreck located?

The SALVATORE wreck is located at coordinates 28 30.102 N,50 47.035 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SALVATORE?

The seabed around the SALVATORE lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the SALVATORE sink?

The SALVATORE sank on Sep 13, 1986.

When was the wreck of the SALVATORE discovered?

The wreck of the SALVATORE was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SALVATORE belong to?

The SALVATORE belonged to SG.

What was the tonnage of the SALVATORE?

The SALVATORE had a tonnage of 969 tons.

What type of wreck is the SALVATORE?

The SALVATORE is classified as a tug.

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