Spindrift Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Spindrift Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.836 N,0 59.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.930600
  • Longitude: 0.984717
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPINDRIFT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 66.9 m
Width 10.9 m
Draught 6.2
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1869
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 2, 2000

Surveying Details

WK IN 505548N, 005911E OR 28DEGS, 1.15M FROM DUNGENESS HIGH LT. (TRINITY HOUSE). H1563/35 2.3.35 REMAINS OF AN OLD WOODEN VESSEL CONSISTING OF TWO UPSTANDING STUMPS AND A SMOOTH PIECE OF WOOD, PROBABLY THE HULL OF THE VESSEL, ABOUT 20FT LONG AND PRACTICALLY LEVEL WITH THE GROUND. THE STUMPS HAVE BEEN DISPERSED TO GROUND LEVEL AND THE AREA SWEPT BY BOAT WITH SWEEP BAR. THE DEPTH OVER THE PRESUMED PORTION OF THE HULL IS 2FT [LWST] AND THE SURROUNDING DEPTH VARIES FROM 2-5FT [LWST]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS F IN 505548N, 005911E. H5824/60 3.3.61 NOT LOCATED, NOT INVESTIGATED. OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (HMS SCOTT, 1960). H4199/78 9.10.78 NOT LOCATED DURING VISUAL SEARCH AT LWS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1867 BY CONNELL, GLASGOW AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FINDLAY & CO., WENT AGROUND OFF DUNGENESS WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO SHANGHAI. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the SPINDRIFT wreck located?

The SPINDRIFT wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.836 N,0 59.083 E.

When did the SPINDRIFT sink?

The SPINDRIFT sank on Nov 21, 1869.

When was the wreck of the SPINDRIFT discovered?

The wreck of the SPINDRIFT was discovered in 1935.

What country did the SPINDRIFT belong to?

The SPINDRIFT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPINDRIFT carrying?

The SPINDRIFT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What type of wreck is the SPINDRIFT?

The SPINDRIFT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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