Morning Spray Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Morning spray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 3.58 N,4 45.037 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.059667
  • Longitude: -4.750617
Wreck Depth 71.2 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MORNING SPRAY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.1
Sonar Length 19.3
Sonar Width 7.8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 110
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 2005
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2016

Surveying Details

15.6.05 SINKING IN 5304.0N, 0445.0W. LATER SANK. (LL 13.6.05). NCA. HH213/400/04 17.6.05 SANK IN 5303.61N, 0444.9W [WGD]. (MRSC HOLYHEAD, FAX DTD 15.6.05). INS AS WK USC 35MTRS. - NM 3294/05. SEP 2015/000055076 4.1.16 EXAM'D 10.7.15 IN 5303.580N, 0445.037W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 77MTRS. LENGTH 19.3MTRS, WIDTH 7.8MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 110/290. MAGNETOMETER READING STRONG. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO NDW 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WILLIAM K. BUILT IN HOLLAND IN 1954. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHARNLEY LTD, RHDWYN, HOLYHEAD. HAD ENGINE FAILURE, LISTED AND SANK. CREW OF THREE RESCUED. (LL).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the MORNING SPRAY wreck located?

The MORNING SPRAY wreck is located at coordinates 53 3.58 N,4 45.037 W.

How deep is the MORNING SPRAY and where exactly is it located?

The MORNING SPRAY lies at a depth of about 71.2 meters and is located at coordinates 53 3.58 N,4 45.037 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MORNING SPRAY?

The seabed around the MORNING SPRAY lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the MORNING SPRAY sink?

The MORNING SPRAY sank on Jun 9, 2005.

When was the wreck of the MORNING SPRAY discovered?

The wreck of the MORNING SPRAY was discovered in 2005.

What country did the MORNING SPRAY belong to?

The MORNING SPRAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MORNING SPRAY?

The MORNING SPRAY had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the MORNING SPRAY?

The MORNING SPRAY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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