Salvor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Salvor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.636 N,6 15.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.927267
  • Longitude: -6.250917
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SALVOR
Type landing craft
Flag GB
Length 12.8 m
Width 4.6 m
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 13, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2016

Surveying Details

H3104/66 19.10.67 SANK IN 495536N, 061500W [OGB]. (HM COASTGUARD, ST MARYS, SCILLIES). CHART AS NDW. R/S. 12.11.75 AMEND TO USC 34MTRS [18FMS]. NE 34 & NE 1148. H1270/77 AMEND TO USC 45MTRS. NE 1148 & NE 2565. [REASSESSMENT OF ORIGINAL DATA]. HH090/499/01 30.1.91 NOT FOUND. AREA OF SAND WAVES. LOCAL SOURCES SUGGEST THAT WK WAS PARTIALLY SALVAGED AND THE REMAINDER IS PROBABLY COVERED. (THMR, HI 499). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. G/S. SEP2016/000143596 18.11.2016 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1470). CONFIRMED DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE TO THE SCILLY ISLES TO BE USED BY BLUESEA DIVERS ON AN EXPEDITION TO FIND THE WK OF HMS ASSOCIATION.

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FAQ

Where is the SALVOR wreck located?

The SALVOR wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.636 N,6 15.055 W.

How deep is the SALVOR and where exactly is it located?

The SALVOR lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.636 N,6 15.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SALVOR?

The seabed around the SALVOR lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the SALVOR sink?

The SALVOR sank on Oct 13, 1967.

When was the wreck of the SALVOR discovered?

The wreck of the SALVOR was discovered in 1967.

What country did the SALVOR belong to?

The SALVOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SALVOR carrying?

The SALVOR was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What type of wreck is the SALVOR?

The SALVOR is classified as a landing craft.

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