Sphynx Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sphynx Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.682 N,1 24.783 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.494700
  • Longitude: -1.413050
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPHYNX
Type collier
Sonar Length 56.9
Sonar Width 9.9
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 38
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0012.0,,001.0,146
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2027

Surveying Details

HH090/843/01 24.12.99 EXAM'D 18.6.99 IN 5529.690N, 0124.753W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.2 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. SCOUR <1MTR EXTENDS 12MTRS TOWARDS 146DEGS. LENGTH 62MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LIES 038/218DEGS WITH BOWS 038 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. DEBRIS LIES 140MTRS TO NE, POSSIBLY FROM THIS WK. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.10.08 WK IS A COLLIER WITH FOUR HOLDS STILL FULL OF HUNDREDS OF TONS OF COAL. PROBABLY

Circumstances of loss

29.1.1919 EX- ST PHILIPPE, EX- SPHYNX, EX- SWANSEA. COLLIER SUNK 29.1.1919, 5.97M E OF DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE. (R YOUNG)

General Comments

SPHYNX

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 29.682 N,1 24.783 W
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FAQ

Where is the SPHYNX wreck located?

The SPHYNX wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.682 N,1 24.783 W.

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

The SPHYNX lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.682 N,1 24.783 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPHYNX?

The seabed around the SPHYNX lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the SPHYNX sink?

The SPHYNX sank on Apr 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SPHYNX discovered?

The wreck of the SPHYNX was discovered in 1999.

What cargo was the SPHYNX carrying?

The SPHYNX was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the SPHYNX?

The SPHYNX is classified as a collier.

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