Spenser (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spenser (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31 N,5 25.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.516667
  • Longitude: -5.418333
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPENSER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.4 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 100
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4186
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Surveying Details

M0852 1918 POSN 523500N, 052000W. M1467 1918 POSN 523500N, 052500W. M2096 1918 ABOUT 35M NE OF TUSKAR. (MASTER). ACCEPT PA 523500N, 052000W OR 28 MILES SW BY W 0.5W FROM BARDSEY ISLAND. INS ON CHARTS. H3058/50 18.5.53 H3058/50 18.5.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1410. 28.11.72 28.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 35FMS. NE 1410. H1950/76 13.11.80 H1950/76 13.11.80 WK EXAM'D 25.5.80 IN 523100N, 052506W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR. DCS3 HT 14MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 100MTRS. LYING E/W. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT LTD, LIVERPOOL. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 475 HP, SINGLE SCREW. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR LIVERPOOL. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED BY U 61. NO LOSS OF LIFE.

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FAQ

Where is the SPENSER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPENSER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 31 N,5 25.1 W.

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

The SPENSER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 31 N,5 25.1 W.

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

The seabed around the SPENSER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the SPENSER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPENSER (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 6, 1918.

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

The wreck of the SPENSER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SPENSER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPENSER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPENSER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPENSER (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SPENSER (POSSIBLY)?

The SPENSER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4186 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPENSER (POSSIBLY)?

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

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