Sphene (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sphene (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.157 N,4 53.168 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.602617
  • Longitude: -4.886133
Wreck Depth 16.7 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPHENE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 57.7 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 110
Tonnage 815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2011

Surveying Details

H4557/79 19.9.85 OLD WK, AGE INDICATED BY HEAVY GROWTH, LOCATED IN 503542N, 045306W [OGB]. ABOUT 50MTRS LONG. LEAST DEPTH 24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. (FO PLYMOUTH, SIG DTD 29.8.85). PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. PREDICTED TIDAL REDUCTION 6.7MTRS. NCA. 13.12.89 WK DIVED ON 6.8.89 IN 503604N, 045311W [OGB] USING HSA. IN POOR CONDITION. SITS UPRIGHT WITH SUPERSTRUCTURE AND MIDSHIP AREA DESTROYED. PROPELLER HAS BEEN REMOVED. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH AT DECK RAIL LEVEL. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE SPHENE. (ADU REPORT 048, 24.11.89). CHART AS USC 15MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/05 12.6.92 WK LOCATED IN 503613N, 045311W [OGB] USING DECCA; IN 503617N, 045323W [OGB] USING GPS. (BOB EDWARDS, 28.5.92). NCA YET. 26.7.06 EUT POSN: 5036.099N, 0453.248W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 25.11.11 LOCATED 27.3.10 IN 5036.157N, 0453.168W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.78 IN GEN DEPTH 20.8MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP AT WK. LENGTH 61.0MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS, HT 5.02MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). UPRIGHT, CENTRE COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-RIVER TAWE. BUILT IN 1920 BY LONDON & MONTROSE S & R CO LTD, MONTROSE. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W M ROBERTSON & SONS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 79HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY W BEARDMORE & CO LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE BARRY FOR LONDON. AFTER SPENDING A WEEK SHELTERING IN THE LEE OF LUNDY, RESUMED PASSAGE AND STRUCK MOULS ISLAND IN BAD VISIBILITY AND HEAVY SEAS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND DRIFTED OFF AND SANK NEARBY. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, CENTRE COLLAPSED, BOWS WNW

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FAQ

Where is the SPHENE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.157 N,4 53.168 W.

How deep is the SPHENE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.157 N,4 53.168 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPHENE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SPHENE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SPHENE (PROBABLY) sink?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1946.

When was the wreck of the SPHENE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPHENE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SPHENE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPHENE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPHENE (PROBABLY)?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 815 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPHENE (PROBABLY)?

The SPHENE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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