Spartan Lady (Bow) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spartan lady (bow) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 2 N,67 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.033333
  • Longitude: -67.816667
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARTAN LADY (BOW)
Type steam ship
Flag LR
Length 170 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 12.4
Tonnage 12689
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 16.6.75 16.6.75 BOW OF WRECK IN 370200N, 674900W (PA). (CASUALTY RETURN 4/75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 22, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1955 BY N.V.WILTON-FIJENOORD, SCHIEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA. MAR. LACONIA, LTD. PASSAGE OKRIKA, NIGERIA FOR NEW YORK. BROKE IN TWO DURING HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS. ONE CREW MEMBER DIED. BOTH SECTIONS DRIFTED, BOW SECTION SUNK BY COAST GUARD CUTTER. (MSD)

General Comments

AFT: WK NO.75897

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 2 N,67 49 W
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FAQ

Where is the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) wreck located?

The SPARTAN LADY (BOW) wreck is located at coordinates 37 2 N,67 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARTAN LADY (BOW)?

The seabed around the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) sink?

The SPARTAN LADY (BOW) sank on Apr 7, 1975.

When was the wreck of the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) discovered?

The wreck of the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) belong to?

The SPARTAN LADY (BOW) belonged to LR.

What cargo was the SPARTAN LADY (BOW) carrying?

The SPARTAN LADY (BOW) was carrying oil.

What was the tonnage of the SPARTAN LADY (BOW)?

The SPARTAN LADY (BOW) had a tonnage of 12689 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARTAN LADY (BOW)?

The SPARTAN LADY (BOW) is classified as a steam ship.

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