Sparkling Wave Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sparkling wave Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 2 N,5 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.033333
  • Longitude: -5.566667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARKLING WAVE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 29
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Surveying Details 1918 POSN 540200N, 053400W, OR 26M WNW OF CALF OF MAN. (M.28971/18, M.010671/18, M.29723/18, M.29487/18). CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] LATER AMENDED TO NDW. NE 1825A & 1825B. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 45. H2112/75 20.1.76 H2112/75 20.1.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETED. BR STD. H2057/82 16.4.84 H2057/82 16.4.84 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH. DISPROVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128D). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ONE OF ELEVEN FISHING SMACKS, CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-64 & SUNK BY BOMBS, 26M WNW OF CALF OF MAN. (LLWW1).

General Comments

See Also: 5026

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FAQ

Where is the SPARKLING WAVE wreck located?

The SPARKLING WAVE wreck is located at coordinates 54 2 N,5 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARKLING WAVE?

The seabed around the SPARKLING WAVE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SPARKLING WAVE sink?

The SPARKLING WAVE sank on May 30, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SPARKLING WAVE discovered?

The wreck of the SPARKLING WAVE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SPARKLING WAVE belong to?

The SPARKLING WAVE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SPARKLING WAVE?

The SPARKLING WAVE had a tonnage of 29 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARKLING WAVE?

The SPARKLING WAVE is classified as a fishing vessel.