Spey-Royal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spey-royal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 20.5 S,14 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.341667
  • Longitude: 14.366667
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPEY-ROYAL
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.7.77 9.7.77 REPORTED TO HAVE CAPSIZED N OF WALVIS BAY. (LL 9.7.77). H3211/77 22.10.77 H3211/77 22.10.77 FOUNDERED IN 222030S, 142200E. (LL 22.10.77). INS AS NDWPA BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 29, 2006

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND FOUNDERED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 20.5 S,14 22 E
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FAQ

Where is the SPEY-ROYAL wreck located?

The SPEY-ROYAL wreck is located at coordinates 22 20.5 S,14 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPEY-ROYAL?

The seabed around the SPEY-ROYAL lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the SPEY-ROYAL sink?

The SPEY-ROYAL sank on May 5, 1977.

When was the wreck of the SPEY-ROYAL discovered?

The wreck of the SPEY-ROYAL was discovered in 1977.

What country did the SPEY-ROYAL belong to?

The SPEY-ROYAL belonged to ZA.

What type of wreck is the SPEY-ROYAL?

The SPEY-ROYAL is classified as a fishing vessel.

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