Spinnaker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Spinnaker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.297 N,0 17.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.454950
  • Longitude: 0.285000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPINNAKER
Type barge
Flag GB
Length 17.7 m
Width 5.5 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers ISO DANGER PILLAR BUOY, FL(2)5S CLOSE N
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2007

Surveying Details

HH246/410/03 25.10.95 HH246/410/03 25.10.95 ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR BUOY, FL(2)5S LAID 247DEGS [T], 414MTRS FROM THE UPPER LIGHT STAR ON THE EMPIRE PAPER MILLS JETTY. MARKS WK OF A MOTOR BARGE 8MTRS TO THE S. EVIDENCE OF WK ONLY VISIBLE AROUND LW. (PLA NAV WARNING 12/95). NCA YET. 30.10.95 30.10.95 WK WILL SOON BE LIFTED, NO NM ACTION NEEDED TO INSERT. (TELECON PLA/W.O. 30.10.95). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AT MOORINGS. (PLA).

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FAQ

Where is the SPINNAKER wreck located?

The SPINNAKER wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.297 N,0 17.1 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPINNAKER?

The seabed around the SPINNAKER lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SPINNAKER discovered?

The wreck of the SPINNAKER was discovered in 1995.

What country did the SPINNAKER belong to?

The SPINNAKER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the SPINNAKER?

The SPINNAKER is classified as a barge.

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