Earlspark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Earlspark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 30 N,11 33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.500000
  • Longitude: -11.550000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EARLSPARK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 124.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5250
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2004

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 413000N, 113300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 5.1.78 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 422600N, 113300W. (WW2SL). 24.2.96 STATED AS BEING WEST OF BORDEAUX. (DODS). SINKING POSNS GIVEN AS 413000N, 113300W, 422600N, 113300W AND 412600N, 112800W. (LL WW2). ALL POSNS PLOT IN OVER 2000 MTRS. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DENHOLM LINE STEAMERS. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR BORDEAUX. TORPEDOED BY U-101. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the EARLSPARK wreck located?

The EARLSPARK wreck is located at coordinates 41 30 N,11 33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EARLSPARK?

The seabed around the EARLSPARK lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the EARLSPARK sink?

The EARLSPARK sank on Jun 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the EARLSPARK discovered?

The wreck of the EARLSPARK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the EARLSPARK belong to?

The EARLSPARK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EARLSPARK carrying?

The EARLSPARK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the EARLSPARK?

The EARLSPARK had a tonnage of 5250 tons.

What type of wreck is the EARLSPARK?

The EARLSPARK is classified as a steam ship.

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