Spangereid Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spangereid Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 55.397 S,5 43.188 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.923283
  • Longitude: -5.719800
Wreck Depth 2.31 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPANGEREID
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 121
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1920
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 110.0,,,301
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H312/21 15.1.21 SALVAGE OPS ARE IN PROGRESS ON A WK IN APPROX 155515S, 054320W. BOWS, 224DEG, 425YDS FROM LT; STERN, 211DEG, 415YDS FROM LT. (HMS BIRMINGHAM HN). H312/21 27.4.21 CHART AS WK (1920) IN 155514S, 054320E. - NM 747/21. H2552/22 2.5.22 DWP (10FT HIGH). (REPORT FROM GOVERNOR OF ST HELENA, DTD 8.8.22). CHART AS DWP (10FT HIGH). NE 1771. H4270/34 2.7.34 LETTER WRITTEN TO ST HELENA. H4270/34 7.5.35 AMEND TO DWP WITH DEPTHS OF 0FMS 1FT, 3FMS 3FT, 3FMS. (ST HELENA). BR STD. 27.1.94 WGD POSN: 155523S, 054312.8W. NC 1771. H] 1.10.05 SHOWN AS DWP [NO DEPTH], CHARTED LENGTH 75MTRS, BEAM 20MTRS, IN 1555.383S, 0543.213W [WGD]. NE 1771. SEP 2018/000280205 27.11.18 EXAM'D 14.12.18; DW 'SPANGEREID' LOCATED IN 1555.397S, 0543.118W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. LENGTH 80.0MTRS, WIDTH 13.0MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 121 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100.0MTRS TOWARDS 301 DEGS. LARGE STEEL-HULLED SAILING BARQUE WITH THREE MASTS.(UKHO SURVEY TEAM, H525 HI1603). AMEND DW 2.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 4, 2019

General Comments

THREE MASTS

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FAQ

Where is the SPANGEREID wreck located?

The SPANGEREID wreck is located at coordinates 15 55.397 S,5 43.188 W.

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

The SPANGEREID lies at a depth of about 2.31 meters and is located at coordinates 15 55.397 S,5 43.188 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPANGEREID?

The seabed around the SPANGEREID lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SPANGEREID sink?

The SPANGEREID sank on Sep 28, 1920.

When was the wreck of the SPANGEREID discovered?

The wreck of the SPANGEREID was discovered in 1921.

What country did the SPANGEREID belong to?

The SPANGEREID belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the SPANGEREID?

The SPANGEREID is classified as a sailing vessel.

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