Spital Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spital Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.888 N,4 58.523 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.081467
  • Longitude: -4.975383
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPITAL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.1
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 4718
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1918
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4856/52 9.9.52 NDW IN 500500N, 045820W. NOTE. H4856/52 29.3.60 WK OF LARGE CARGO VESSEL, STANDING APPROX 45FT ABOVE SEABED, IN 500500N, 045820W [OGB]. (HMS RECLAIM, 28.7.52). 5.5.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 500454N, 045754W [OGB]. (AUBD/301/94). H4239/73 15.8.74 GOOD SIDE-SCAN SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED IN 500454N, 045827W [OGB] USING HIFIX. NOT LOCATED BY E/S. (HMS HECATE). NCA YET. H2979/74 18.2.76 FASTENER REPORTED IN 500523N, 045832W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 29.1.76). NCA. H1270/78 23.3.79 LOCATED 31.7.72. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS WOODLARK). USE HMS RECLAIM HT OF 1960. CHART AS WK PA 47MTRS IN 500500N, 045820W [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/15 16.2.00 DIVED 4.12.99 IN 5004.924N, 0458.452W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 9-10MTRS. SEABED SAND & SILT. INTACT. COVERED IN NETS. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 30.6.06 LIES BETWEEN 5004.878N, 0458.527W [WGD] AND 5004.899N, 0458.521W WITH BOWS WNW. DEPTH TO SEABED 64.5MTRS AT LW. STANDS 15MTRS HIGH. (R SHORT, TELECON). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5004.888N, 0458.523W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.2 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, LISTS TO STBD. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS SW. AMEND WK WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 5.11.14 LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.07MTRS. (SDC BATHY, HI 1455). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, GREENOCK. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR SAVONA. TORPEDOED BY U-93. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SW, COVERED IN NETS

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FAQ

Where is the SPITAL wreck located?

The SPITAL wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.888 N,4 58.523 W.

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

The SPITAL lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.888 N,4 58.523 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPITAL?

The seabed around the SPITAL lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the SPITAL sink?

The SPITAL sank on Jan 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SPITAL discovered?

The wreck of the SPITAL was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SPITAL belong to?

The SPITAL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPITAL carrying?

The SPITAL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPITAL?

The SPITAL had a tonnage of 4718 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPITAL?

The SPITAL is classified as a steam ship.

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