Spero Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Spero Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
59 42.96 N,1 51.9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 100 m |
| Water Depth | 120 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SPERO |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1132 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Nov 2, 1916 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1916 |
| Last Detection Year | 1991 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 19.2.75 19.2.75 SANK IN 594300N, 015200E. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). 21.2.75 21.2.75 SANK 95 MILES WSW FROM HELLISO LT HO, NORWAY. (WW1SL). 23.8.78 23.8.78 INS AS WK USC PA 100MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). BR STD. 7.11.91 7.11.91 SANK 103 MILES WSW OF BERGEN. (LLWW1). |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 18, 1978 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED, TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-69. PASSAGE TRONDHEIM AND BERGEN FOR HULL. (WW1SL).
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