Old Spice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Old spice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 45.543 N,1 33.512 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.759050
  • Longitude: 1.558533
Wreck Depth 15.76 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLD SPICE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.8 m
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,17
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2020

Surveying Details

HH244/430/07 4.5.01 SANK IN 5146.8N, 0134.4E [WGD]. LATER WRECKAGE REPORTED AS BEING SIGHTED ON LONG SAND HEAD. (MRSC THAMES, FAX DTD 2.5.01). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH244/430/07 11.5.01 LATEST POSN FROM PLA IS 6 CABLES E OF BLACK'S DEEP NO2 BUOY OR 5145.55N, 0133.50W APPROX. TH CONFIRM THAT WK BROKEN UP AND THEY WILL NOT BE ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE IT. (PLA & TH/CB TELECON). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/993/01 1.7.02 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 993). AMENDED DEAD. NCA. SEP 2020/000256598 11.1.12 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (MMT, HI 1368). NCA. SEP 2020/000256598 26.10.20 EXAM'D 19.8.20; WRECK LOCATED IN 5145.543N, 0133.512E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16.4MTRS. LENGTH 1.05MTRS, WIDTH 0.45MTRS, HT 0.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 045/250 DEGS. VERY SMALL FEATURE, LARGELY INDISTINGUISHABLE. FURTHER EXAM'D BY BDC; DECIDED WK IS DEAD, NOT FOUND IN M/B SURVEY. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1693 & BDC EXAMINATION OF DATA). NCA. RSDRA2023000027743 22.02.23 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2022). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1765). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND LATER SANK IN NE 4/5 WITH MODERATE SWELL. GRP CONSTRUCTION. PASSAGE IPSWICH FOR DOVER. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, GRP HULL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 45.543 N,1 33.512 E
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FAQ

Where is the OLD SPICE wreck located?

The OLD SPICE wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.543 N,1 33.512 E.

How deep is the OLD SPICE and where exactly is it located?

The OLD SPICE lies at a depth of about 15.76 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.543 N,1 33.512 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLD SPICE?

The seabed around the OLD SPICE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the OLD SPICE discovered?

The wreck of the OLD SPICE was discovered in 2001.

What country did the OLD SPICE belong to?

The OLD SPICE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the OLD SPICE?

The OLD SPICE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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