Sparkling Foam Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sparkling foam Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.034 N,3 0.076 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.550567
  • Longitude: -3.001267
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARKLING FOAM
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Surveying Details

19.3.18 SUNK IN 503300N, 030000W. (IDSA MASTER M14030). 16.3.18 POSN 503300N, 030000W. (IDSA MASTER M13798). 19.3.18 POSN 503300N, 030000W. (IDSA MASTER M14405). 23.3.18 POSN 503300N, 030000W. (AP PLYMOUTH M07924). SUNK 9M S BY E FROM BEER HEAD. (WW1SL). POSN ACCEPTED AS APPROX 503300N, 030000W FOR FILING ONLY. H3971/52 8.10.52 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT). H2923/83 3.1.85 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD., HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [18614] IN 503204N, 025633W]. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK USING BOMBS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM CAEN TO SWANSEA. (LL WW1 & WW1SL).

General Comments

See Also: 18614

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FAQ

Where is the SPARKLING FOAM wreck located?

The SPARKLING FOAM wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.034 N,3 0.076 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARKLING FOAM?

The seabed around the SPARKLING FOAM lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the SPARKLING FOAM sink?

The SPARKLING FOAM sank on Mar 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SPARKLING FOAM discovered?

The wreck of the SPARKLING FOAM was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SPARKLING FOAM belong to?

The SPARKLING FOAM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SPARKLING FOAM?

The SPARKLING FOAM had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARKLING FOAM?

The SPARKLING FOAM is classified as a sailing vessel.

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