Hms Spartan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Hms spartan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 26.02 N,12 41.02 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.433667
  • Longitude: 12.683667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMS SPARTAN
Type light cruiser
Flag GB
Length 154.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 5450
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0846/44 18.2.44 DW IN 412554N, 124018E. (C IN C MED, SIGNAL DTD 17.2.44). - FNM 438/44. [POSSIBLY HMS SPARTAN]. H0656/43 4.3.44 REPORTED SUNK IN 412600N, 124100E IN 7FMS. (FHO, MEDITERRANEAN, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 25.2.44). NCA YET. H0846/44 7.3.44 DW REPORTED IN 412541N, 124103E WITH LEAST DEPTH 18FT. PLOTS 112DEGS, 2.9M FROM CAPE D'ANZIO LT. (C IN C MED, SIGNAL QBH 285 DTD 7.3.44). CHART AS WK 3FMS, DELETE DW CLOSE W OF NEW POSN. - FNM 560/44. H0846/44 14.3.44 WK 18FT IN 412541N, 124103E, LYING IN 7.5FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 4.3.44). SEE ABOVE. NCA. H0846/44 30.5.44 WK 17FT IN 412602N, 124103E. MARKED BY WHITE CONL BUOY CLOSE SW. (C IN C MED, SIGNAL DTD 27.5.44). INS AS WK 2.75FMS. - FNM 1511/44. H02591/44 WK 17FT SHOWN IN 412602N, 124103E ON TRACING OR, IN 105.5DEGS, 2.8M FROM CAPO D'ANZIO LT. (FHO, ALGIERS SURVEY). SEE FNM 1511/44 ABOVE. H2694/47 12.4.50 WHITE BUOY MARKING WK 2FMS 4FT IN 412550N, 124050E EXPUNGED. (GENOA NM 8/15/47). - NM 1084/47.H3703/49 12.4.50 WK 2FMS 4FT [4.9MTRS] IN 412600N, 124100E EXPUNGED. (ITALIAN HYDROGRAPHER). DELETE. - NM 731/50.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG, BARROW. WAS SUNK BY HS 293A GLIDER BOMB IN ANZIO BAY, OFF NETTUNO BEACH-HEAD HWILE SUPPORTING THE ADVANCE OF THE AMERICAN 5TH ARMY. THE WEATHER HAD BEEN EXTREMELY ROUGH & THE LANDING OF REINFORCEMENTS & SUPPLIES FOR THE ARMY HAD BEEN HELD UP FOR SOME DAYS. THIS PRODUCED A SERIOUS SITUATION FOR THE MILITARY ON SHORE & SUPPORT BY THE GUNS OF THE FLEET WAS ESSENTIAL AS THE GERMANS WERE KNOWN TO BE MOUNTING AN OFFENSIVE. SHE CAUGHT FIRE & BLAZED FOR SOME HOURS BUT SANK BEFORE NIGHTFALL. DESTROYERS TOOK OFF A LARGE PROPORTION OF HER COMPLEMENT OF BETWEEN 450 & 500. FIVE OFFICERS & 59 RATINGS WERE KILLED. (DODS, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, COLLEGE & SLWW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 41 26.02 N,12 41.02 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SPARTAN wreck located?

The HMS SPARTAN wreck is located at coordinates 41 26.02 N,12 41.02 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SPARTAN?

The seabed around the HMS SPARTAN lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HMS SPARTAN sink?

The HMS SPARTAN sank on Jan 29, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS SPARTAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SPARTAN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS SPARTAN belong to?

The HMS SPARTAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SPARTAN?

The HMS SPARTAN had a tonnage of 5450 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SPARTAN?

The HMS SPARTAN is classified as a light cruiser.

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