Silverspring Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silverspring Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 59.827 N,0 46.142 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.997117
  • Longitude: 0.769033
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
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2004

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.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW TAKEN ON BOARD MFV 'SVANESUND'. (LL).

General Comments

DIMENSIONS FROM ROV. UPRIGHT, INTACT, NETTED See Also: 1717

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FAQ

Where is the SILVERSPRING wreck located?

The SILVERSPRING wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.827 N,0 46.142 E.

How deep is the SILVERSPRING and where exactly is it located?

The SILVERSPRING lies at a depth of about 135 meters and is located at coordinates 57 59.827 N,0 46.142 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVERSPRING?

The seabed around the SILVERSPRING lies at approximately 143 meters deep.

When did the SILVERSPRING sink?

The SILVERSPRING sank on Sep 15, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SILVERSPRING discovered?

The wreck of the SILVERSPRING was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SILVERSPRING belong to?

The SILVERSPRING belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the SILVERSPRING?

The SILVERSPRING is classified as a fishing vessel.

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