Spiral (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spiral (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.025 N,2 17.343 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.267083
  • Longitude: -2.289050
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPIRAL (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.7 m
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 1.8
Orientation 115
Tonnage 1342
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1916
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK 40 MILES WSW FROM ST CATHERINE'S POINT. (WW1SL). SUNK BETWEEN PORTLAND AND CHERBOURG. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). HH090/533/01 28.5.93 HH090/533/01 28.5.93 EXAM'D 31.3.93 IN 501601.5N, 021720.6 [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.1 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEG WITH SHOALEST POINT AT NW END. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 60TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906. HOME PORT WEST HARTLEPOOL. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BORDEAUX. STOPPED BY UB-18. CREW FORCED TO ABANDON SHIP. SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES.

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FAQ

Where is the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.025 N,2 17.343 W.

How deep is the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.025 N,2 17.343 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 4, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY)?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1342 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPIRAL (POSSIBLY)?

The SPIRAL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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