Spey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Spey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.935 N,1 33.078 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.332250
  • Longitude: -1.551300
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 33.4 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 29
Tonnage 178
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1941
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2008

Surveying Details

H4024/74 2.12.74 H4024/74 2.12.74 REPORTED BY HARBOUR MASTER AT AMBLE TO SOISS AS HAVING SUNK IN 1930'S. BELIEVED TO HAVE BROKEN UP CLOSE INSHORE ON NORTHERN SIDE OF LAW BRIGGS. POSN NOT EXAMINED. (SOISS). NCA. POSN 551942N, 013242W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 18.7.99 IN 5519.935N, 0133.078W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 0.7MTR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED ROCK. POSSIBLE DEBRIS WHICH SHOWS AS TWO LINEAR CONTACTS. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS FOUL. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1923, STRANDED ON PASSAGE RIVER TYNE TO SEAHOUSES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MORAY SS CO. LTD. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF BRITISH ISLES)

General Comments

TWO LINEAR CONTACTS, ?DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 19.935 N,1 33.078 W
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FAQ

Where is the SPEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.935 N,1 33.078 W.

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

The seabed around the SPEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SPEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 25, 1941.

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

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

What country did the SPEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SPEY (POSSIBLY)?

The SPEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 178 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPEY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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