Hms New Spray Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms new spray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.232 N,0 45.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.470533
  • Longitude: 0.758333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS NEW SPRAY
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 70
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1967
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2013

Surveying Details

H01759/41 23.5.41 INS DW IN 512811N, 004537E. - NM 1152/41. H01759/41 30.7.45 INS G CAN BUOY CLOSE N OF WK. - NM 2267/45. H5652/45 4.12.46 AMEND TO WK 1FM. BUOY DELETED. (E7851). H01759/41 9.4.47 BUOY DELETED. (TH). - NM 870/47. H01759/41 30.8.48 WK DELETED. - NM 1942/48. H2984/67 13.9.67 CLOSE SOUTHWARD OF NORE SWATCH BUOY. REPORTED REMOVED BY ADMIRALTY BUT IT IS SUSPECTED THAT SOME WRECKAGE STILL REMAINS ON THE SITE. 1962 SURVEY SHOWS IRREGULAR SOUNDINGS IN THE VICINITY. (HM MEDWAY). INS AS FOUL IN 512812N, 004536E [OGB]. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5128.232N, 0045.500E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912. HIRED 1915-19 AND AGAIN FROM 12.1939 AS A BARRAGE BALLOON VESSEL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. LOST IN GALE. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.232 N,0 45.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS NEW SPRAY wreck located?

The HMS NEW SPRAY wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.232 N,0 45.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS NEW SPRAY?

The seabed around the HMS NEW SPRAY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS NEW SPRAY sink?

The HMS NEW SPRAY sank on Jan 3, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS NEW SPRAY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS NEW SPRAY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS NEW SPRAY belong to?

The HMS NEW SPRAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS NEW SPRAY?

The HMS NEW SPRAY had a tonnage of 70 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS NEW SPRAY?

The HMS NEW SPRAY is classified as a drifter.

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