Sparkling Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sparkling star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.702 N,1 0.933 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.978367
  • Longitude: 1.015550
Wreck Depth 6.1 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARKLING STAR
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 14.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2017

Surveying Details

21.3.74 POSN AMENDED 505840N,010102E. MARKED BY UNLIT G BUOY CLOSE SE. H4453/72 18.4.74 CONFIRMED BY TH HARWICH AS STILL NOT SALVAGED. RNW INFORMED. H4453/72 13.6.74 STILL THERE. (CG DOVER). 20.11.74 POSN CONFIRMED. BUOY 130DEG 450FT FM WK. DISPERSAL BEING ARRANGED. (TH NM 90/74). - NM 2249(T)/74 H4453/72 20.2.75 WK TO BE DISPERSED TO 5MTRS BELOW MLWS BY FAIRCHANCE (SHIPPING) LTD. (TH, 3.2.75). NCA. H1270/72 31.10.75 DISPERSAL DEFERRED UNTIL LATER DATE. (TH, 14.10.75). INS AS WK 1MTR WITH G CAN BUOY CLOSE SE. - NM 2278/75. H1270/72 4.10.76 WK BUOY TO BE CHANGED TO RED CAN ON OR ABOUT 15.10.76. (TH NM 95/76). BR STD. H4886/76 21.10.76 WK BUOY CHANGED TO RED CAN. (TH NM 103/76). H4886/71 12.4.78 AMENDED TO WK 6.1MTRS AND BUOY DELETED. (TH NM 47/78). - NM 933/78. H4199/78 4.10.78 NOT LOCATED DURING BASIC BOAT SOUNDING ON 19.10.77 OR BY DIVING SEARCH IN POOR WATER CONDITIONS. NO DCS3 SEARCH CARRIED OUT. LIKELY THIS WRECK STILL EXISTS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). NCA. HH090/685/01 18.10.96 NOT LOCATED DURING SONAR AND SOUNDING WORK. NOT CONSIDERED TO LIE IN SURVEY AREA. (NP 1016, HI 685). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP2016/000091764 18.4.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE 2016, HI 1497). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE BEING TOWED TO FOLKSTONE BY MFV 'VIKING PRINCESS'.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 58.702 N,1 0.933 E
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FAQ

Where is the SPARKLING STAR wreck located?

The SPARKLING STAR wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.702 N,1 0.933 E.

How deep is the SPARKLING STAR and where exactly is it located?

The SPARKLING STAR lies at a depth of about 6.1 meters and is located at coordinates 50 58.702 N,1 0.933 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARKLING STAR?

The seabed around the SPARKLING STAR lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the SPARKLING STAR sink?

The SPARKLING STAR sank on Mar 8, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SPARKLING STAR discovered?

The wreck of the SPARKLING STAR was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SPARKLING STAR belong to?

The SPARKLING STAR belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SPARKLING STAR?

The SPARKLING STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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