Savannah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Savannah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		30 20.967 S,51 3.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -30.349450
  • Longitude: -51.058333
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAVANNAH
Type motor vessel
Flag SG
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.1.77 12.1.77 WK AGROUND IN 302058S, 510330W, INSIDE LAGOA DOS PATOS. (LL, 6.1.77). NCA. 21.1.77 21.1.77 AFLOAT BUT GROUNDED AGAIN IN 302058S, 510330W. (LL, 19.1.77). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 2.5.78 2.5.78 VESSEL NOW ALONGSIDE AWAITING SALE BY AUCTION BY SALVORS. (LL, 17.4.78) AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2010

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR MONTEVIDEO, VIA RIO GRANDE FOR PORTO ALEGRE. RAN AGROUND AT FEITORIA, AFTER SEVERAL LIGHTENING OPERATIONS & RE-GROUNDING AGAIN WAS REFLOATED. (LLOYDS VOL. 227)

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FAQ

Where is the SAVANNAH wreck located?

The SAVANNAH wreck is located at coordinates 30 20.967 S,51 3.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAVANNAH?

The seabed around the SAVANNAH lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SAVANNAH sink?

The SAVANNAH sank on Jan 3, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SAVANNAH discovered?

The wreck of the SAVANNAH was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SAVANNAH belong to?

The SAVANNAH belonged to SG.

What cargo was the SAVANNAH carrying?

The SAVANNAH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the SAVANNAH?

The SAVANNAH is classified as a motor vessel.

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