Sparling Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Sparling Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.281 N,3 4.264 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.504683
  • Longitude: -3.071067
Wreck Depth -6.6 m
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARLING
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 52
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1910
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 1978

Surveying Details

5.3.1910 SOLD TO MR J HUGHES OF CROSBY FOR FIVE POUNDS STERLING ON 5.3.1910. LATER BROKEN UP AND REMOVED BY HIM. HEIGHT 20FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS ST DR 20FT. 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOW ST DRIES 6.6MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951.

Circumstances of loss

SANK ABOUT 1360 YDS ABOUT N (MAG) OF THE NORTH OUTER MILE MARK. CREW LANDED AT ALFRED DOCK THE SAME EVENING BY THE INWARD BOUND SS ALISON.

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FAQ

Where is the SPARLING wreck located?

The SPARLING wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.281 N,3 4.264 W.

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

The SPARLING lies at a depth of about -6.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.281 N,3 4.264 W.

When did the SPARLING sink?

The SPARLING sank on Feb 22, 1910.

When was the wreck of the SPARLING discovered?

The wreck of the SPARLING was discovered in 1910.

What was the tonnage of the SPARLING?

The SPARLING had a tonnage of 52 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARLING?

The SPARLING is classified as a sailing vessel.

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