Silverspring Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Silverspring Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 59.827 N,0 46.142 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 135 m |
| Water Depth | 143 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SILVERSPRING |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | DK |
| Sonar Length | 20 |
| Sonar Width | 5 |
| Shadow Height | 6 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 15, 1975 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 1997 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4502/75 17.9.75 SANK IN 580000N, 004800E. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 15.9.75). INS AS WK USC PA 100MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/12 29.7.97 WK LOCATED IN 575952.0N, 004614.4E [EUR] BY ROV FROM KOMMANDOR SUBSEA. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. HEIGHT 5-6MTRS. GEN DEPTH 143MTRS. THERE WAS A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF NET FLOATING ABOVE THE STERN. THE VESSEL WAS COVERED IN MARINE GROWTH. (B R ELLIS, INDRALAY LTD, LTR DTD 15.7.97). AMEND TO WK 135MTRS. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 12, 2004 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW TAKEN ON BOARD MFV 'SVANESUND'. (LL).
Nearby Wrecks:
- Anchor Wreck 43917 11086.8 M
- Fishing Vessel Wreck 55574 11140.5 M
- Other Wreck 55561 11526.4 M
- Christamie Wreck 13578.4 M
- Erna Timmer Wreck 15815.2 M
- Folke Wreck 17902.1 M
- Palmyra Wreck 18833.5 M
- Palmyra (Possibly) Wreck 20328.2 M
- Anchor Wreck 55931 20962.9 M
- Ulva (Possibly) Wreck 24153.9 M
General Comments
DIMENSIONS FROM ROV. UPRIGHT, INTACT, NETTED See Also: 1717