Sparta (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sparta (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.945 N,1 45.641 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.365750
  • Longitude: 1.760683
Wreck Depth 16.2 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARTA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 48.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 57
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2
Tonnage 480
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H6674/16 30.10.16 7M S OF HOLME BUOY. H7153/16 20.11.16 POSN 522155N, 014545E. - FNM 553/16. H7452/18 11.12.18 INS DW ON CHARTS. H563/26 25.1.26 NOW MARKED BY WRECK MARKING VESSEL. - TNM ISSUED. H563/26 25.1.26 AMEND TO WK 32FT WITH LT BUOY GP FL (3) G CLOSE SE. (TH). . - NM 198/26 H563/26 2.6.26 WRECK DISPERSED TO 46FT AND WRECK MARKING VESSEL WITHDRAWN. (TH). BR STD, 1.4.45 DELETE. (E7604). LC 1543. H6285/69 27.1.70 FOUND DURING PIPE TOWING SURVEY. TRACES INDICATE A SMALL WRECK. (KH [K5733/2]). INS FOUL. BR STD. H1942/80 23.8.82 DISPERSED WK EXAM'D 25.3.82 IN 522155N, 014545E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.2 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS, LENGTH 57MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LYING N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WASSIS, EX-WEST COAST, EX-VAL DE TRAVERS, EX-KAMPOKUS. BUILT IN 1882 BY D & W HENDERSON, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SPARTON SS CO. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO COKE. MINED. FOUR LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the SPARTA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SPARTA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.945 N,1 45.641 E.

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

The SPARTA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.2 meters and is located at coordinates 52 21.945 N,1 45.641 E.

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

The seabed around the SPARTA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the SPARTA (PROBABLY) sink?

The SPARTA (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 28, 1916.

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

The wreck of the SPARTA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SPARTA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SPARTA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPARTA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SPARTA (PROBABLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the SPARTA (PROBABLY)?

The SPARTA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 480 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARTA (PROBABLY)?

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

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