Spray Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Spray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 37.718 N,0 32.692 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.628633
  • Longitude: 0.544867
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPRAY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1894
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 18M E BY N OF SPURN PT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 533742N, 003248E FOR FILING ONLY. H3805/72 28.2.72 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. sep 2014/000180690 19.8.14 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE, HI 1419). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1891. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H J ATKINSON, GRIMSBY. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SANK AFTER BEING RUN DOWN BY FRENCH-REGISTERED SS 'ACTIF'. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SPRAY wreck located?

The SPRAY wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.718 N,0 32.692 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPRAY?

The seabed around the SPRAY lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SPRAY sink?

The SPRAY sank on Jun 29, 1894.

When was the wreck of the SPRAY discovered?

The wreck of the SPRAY was discovered in 1894.

What country did the SPRAY belong to?

The SPRAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPRAY carrying?

The SPRAY was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the SPRAY?

The SPRAY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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