Spyridion Vagliano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spyridion vagliano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.797 N,5 2.736 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.046617
  • Longitude: -5.045600
Wreck Depth 12.7 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPYRIDION VAGLIANO
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 78.6 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 58
Sonar Width 16.5
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1708
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1890
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 9.12.69 BROKEN DOWN TO DECK LEVEL. PROPSHAFT AND BOILERS STILL REMAIN. AN INTERESTING WK FOR AMATEUR DIVERS. (R. DAVIS). 3.3.70 LIES BOWS IN TO THE ROCKS, BOW IN 35FT, STERN IN 70FT. SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE AND LITTLE REMAINS OTHER THAN 2 BOILERS AND THE DOUBLE BOTTOM SECTION. PROPELLOR SHAFT IS STILL INTACT BUT THE STERN SECTION IS NOW MISSING. APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. (R. DAVIS). 20.4.82 LITTLE OF THIS WK NOW EXISTS. SHOWN LYING E/W, ABOUT 60YDS NW OF MAEN VOES ON DIAGRAM. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.III). POSN 500246N, 050240W FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/521/01 28.1.92 NOT FOUND. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). 4.10.99 ALL THAT REMAINS OF WK ARE THE HULL PLATES AND A BROKEN BOILER. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT'99) HH100/351/18 5.3.02 REMAINS OF WK STANDING 1MTR HIGH LIE IN 5002.800N, 0502.730W [WGD], ON N SIDE OF MEAN VOES. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 2.3.02). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 19.2.13 EXAM'D 20.8.13 IN 5002.797N, 0502.736W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.7 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 58.0MTRS, WIDTH 16.5MTRS, HT 2.3MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SOME PARTS OF STRUCTURE STILL VISIBLE. (EGS, FOR CHANNEL COASTAL OBSERVATORY, HI 1404). AMEND WK 12.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY BARTRAM, HASWELL & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE VAGLIANO BROS, ARGOSTOLI. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NOVOROSSIYSK FOR FALMOUTH. STRUCK THE MANACLES IN DARKNESS AND HEAVY WEATHER, PROBABLY DUE TO INCORRECT DR POSITION. 14 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY HULL PLATES AND BOILER REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO wreck located?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.797 N,5 2.736 W.

How deep is the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO and where exactly is it located?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO lies at a depth of about 12.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.797 N,5 2.736 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO?

The seabed around the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO sink?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO sank on Feb 9, 1890.

When was the wreck of the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO discovered?

The wreck of the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO was discovered in 1969.

What country did the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO belong to?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO carrying?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO had a tonnage of 1708 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPYRIDION VAGLIANO?

The SPYRIDION VAGLIANO is classified as a steam ship.

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