Spinningdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Spinningdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 48.55 N,8 34.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.809167
  • Longitude: -8.571667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPINNINGDALE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 26.3 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 169
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 2008
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2008

Surveying Details

13.2.08 RAN AGROUND IN 5748.5N, 0834.0W. (LL, 4.2.08). BBC PHOTO SHOWED WK AT BASE OF CLIFF. POSN 5748.55N, 0834.30W. NCA. 28.3.08 MAMMOT SALVAGE, NETHERLANDS, HAVE BEEN APPOINTED TO SALVAGE VESSEL. (LL, 20.3.08). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY J LEWIS & SONS LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BURLORT LTD, MILFORD HAVEN. OIL ENGINE OF 664BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. A LONGLINER. RAN AGROUND. CREW RECOVERED BY COASTGUARD HELICOPTER. (FVGB & LL).

General Comments

AGROUND AT BASE OF CLIFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 48.55 N,8 34.3 W
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FAQ

Where is the SPINNINGDALE wreck located?

The SPINNINGDALE wreck is located at coordinates 57 48.55 N,8 34.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPINNINGDALE?

The seabed around the SPINNINGDALE lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SPINNINGDALE sink?

The SPINNINGDALE sank on Feb 1, 2008.

When was the wreck of the SPINNINGDALE discovered?

The wreck of the SPINNINGDALE was discovered in 2008.

What country did the SPINNINGDALE belong to?

The SPINNINGDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SPINNINGDALE?

The SPINNINGDALE had a tonnage of 169 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPINNINGDALE?

The SPINNINGDALE is classified as a trawler.

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