Spring Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spring Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
60 26.135 N,5 3.155 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.435583
  • Longitude: 5.052583
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPRING
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/21 24.6.04 DIVED 14.5.04 IN 6026.086N, 0503.211E [WGD]. DEPTH BY DEPTH GAUGE 45MTRS TO BOTTOM OF STERN, 9MTRS TO TOP OF BOW. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. IN TWO PARTS WITH THE STERN 1/3RD LYING ON STBD SIDE, AND THE BOW 2/3RDS LYING WITH 20 DEGS LIST TO PORT. DEBRIS FIELD 5MTRS LONG LIES BETWEEN BOW AND STERN. SEABED ROCK, SAND & SHELLS. (D ANGUS, EMAIL DTD 24.6.04). STS. NCA. 25.11.06 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 23 [MAY '05 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3555.
Last Amended Date May 11, 2022

Circumstances of loss

COLLIDED WITH SS HERDLA. RAN ASHORE AT HIGH SPEED.

General Comments

FWD PART LISTS 20 DEGS TO PORT, STERN PART ON STBD SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 26.135 N,5 3.155 E
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FAQ

Where is the SPRING wreck located?

The SPRING wreck is located at coordinates 60 26.135 N,5 3.155 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPRING?

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

When did the SPRING sink?

The SPRING sank on Jan 16, 1914.

When was the wreck of the SPRING discovered?

The wreck of the SPRING was discovered in 2004.

What type of wreck is the SPRING?

The SPRING is classified as a steam ship.