Sphene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sphene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.037 N,1 46.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.267283
  • Longitude: -1.768033
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPHENE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK BETWEEN PORTLAND AND CHERBOURG. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.17). SUNK 26 MILES SW FROM ST CATHERINE'S POINT, I OF WIGHT. (WW1SL). 3.12.75 3.12.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 20FMS IN 501600N, 014600W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. [SEE ALSO WK [19635] IN 501938.5N, 014654W]. 11.8.77 11.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 36MTRS. NC 2450. HH100/351/16 9.10.00 HH100/351/16 9.10.00 SPHENE IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS WK [18857]. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 10.00). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.12.02 HH090/962/01 11.12.02 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE HONFLEUR TO NEWPORT. SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES. (WW1SL, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SPHENE wreck located?

The SPHENE wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.037 N,1 46.082 W.

How deep is the SPHENE and where exactly is it located?

The SPHENE lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.037 N,1 46.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPHENE?

The seabed around the SPHENE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SPHENE sink?

The SPHENE sank on Aug 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SPHENE discovered?

The wreck of the SPHENE was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SPHENE belong to?

The SPHENE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPHENE carrying?

The SPHENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SPHENE?

The SPHENE had a tonnage of 740 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPHENE?

The SPHENE is classified as a steam ship.

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