Sparta (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sparta (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.864 N,0 48.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.764400
  • Longitude: 0.806667
Wreck Depth 27 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARTA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 62
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 117
Tonnage 708
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 10, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2007

Surveying Details

H4959/73 10.4.75 EXAM'D 18.5.74 IN 504554N, 004832E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.3 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 100FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 30MTRS [16FMS]. BR STD. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 3.11.06 IN 5045.864N, 0048.400E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.25 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 076 DEGS FROM NW END. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 8MTRS. LIES 117/297 DEGS WITH BOWS 117 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). UPRIGHT, BOW DETACHED OR FWD HOLD COLLAPSED. SEDIMENT TAILS RUN E FROM EACH PART. AMEND WK 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/159/01 25.10.07 SONAR HT 7.8MTRS. (OSAE, HI 1159, REVISED ROS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY TAYLOR & MITCHELL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BENNETT SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 82 RHP. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR SOUTHAMPTON. MINED. 9 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS SE, BOWS DETACHED

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FAQ

Where is the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.864 N,0 48.4 E.

How deep is the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.864 N,0 48.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARTA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 10, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPARTA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPARTA (POSSIBLY)?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 708 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARTA (POSSIBLY)?

The SPARTA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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