Savonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Savonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.43 N,9 31.363 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.473833
  • Longitude: -9.522717
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAVONIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 1584
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1909
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details STRANDED ON THE MIDDLE OF CALF ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1247/70 6.8.70 NO REMAINS WERE FOUND IN 512800N, 093130W. (A G THORNTON, 4.8.70). POSN 512824N, 093120W [OSI] RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1891 BY W P CAMERON, SOUTH MAITLAND, NOVA SCOTIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M DICKE. PASSAGE LISCOMBE, NOVA SCOTIA FOR QUEENSTOWN. BECAME WATERLOGGED IN A GALE AND WAS ABANDONED AS A DERELICT. CREW RECOVERED BY PASSING SHIP. DRIFTED INTO LONG ISLAND BAY AND WENT TO PIECES. CARGO 'RESCUED' BY LOCALS. (SII).

General Comments

WOODEN CONSTRUCTION

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FAQ

Where is the SAVONIA wreck located?

The SAVONIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.43 N,9 31.363 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAVONIA?

The seabed around the SAVONIA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAVONIA sink?

The SAVONIA sank on Jan 17, 1909.

When was the wreck of the SAVONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SAVONIA was discovered in 1909.

What country did the SAVONIA belong to?

The SAVONIA belonged to US.

What cargo was the SAVONIA carrying?

The SAVONIA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SAVONIA?

The SAVONIA had a tonnage of 1584 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAVONIA?

The SAVONIA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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