Spolanda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spolanda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.667 N,1 56.084 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.777783
  • Longitude: -1.934733
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPOLANDA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 61.6 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 10
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1965
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1965
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H3502/60 31.3.69 SANK IN ABOUT 40FMS, 3M N OF CAP DE LA HAGUE. (LL, AUG 1965). NCA. H4984/74 6.4.78 WK, NOT DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 494700N, 015605W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 06 34). BR STD. H1271/82 20.1.83 USC PA 35MTRS IN 494700N, 015600W. (BREST NM 82 52 18). IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. 14.6.90 SHOWN AS USC PD 35MTRS ON FRENCH 6857 [1988 EDN]. BR STD. HH351/352/01 2.5.91 ESTIMATED CLEARANCE DEPTH NOW 42MTRS. POSN DOUBTFUL. (FRENCH NM 91 14 28 & CORR'N). BR STD. 13.2.97 NOW WK 55MTRS IN 494643.5N, 015600W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1996). BR STD. 11.3.98 LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS. HEIGHT 6MTRS. NOTED AS 'LIMITED DIFFUSION'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). AMENDED TO CINC. 21.2.99 POSN 4946.727N, 0156.004W [EUR]. POSN BY DGPS. ACCURACY 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH351/530/03 16.8.02 WK 55MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7120. - NM 3470/02. SEP 2006/000404272 14.12.06 WK 54MTRS IN 4946.73N, 0156.01W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 47/38/06). AMEND WK 54MTRS. BR STD. 18.5.07 LIES 000/180 DEGS. LENGTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). NOT NOTED AS 'DIFFUSION LIMITE'. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAMMERS & VAN DER HEIDE'S SCHEEPVAART & HANDELSBEDRIJF N.V. PASSAGE ST MALO FOR ROTTERDAM. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BELGIAN MV BRUGES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SPOLANDA wreck located?

The SPOLANDA wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.667 N,1 56.084 W.

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

The SPOLANDA lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 49 46.667 N,1 56.084 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPOLANDA?

The seabed around the SPOLANDA lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the SPOLANDA sink?

The SPOLANDA sank on Aug 25, 1965.

When was the wreck of the SPOLANDA discovered?

The wreck of the SPOLANDA was discovered in 1965.

What country did the SPOLANDA belong to?

The SPOLANDA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the SPOLANDA?

The SPOLANDA had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPOLANDA?

The SPOLANDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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