Spyros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Spyros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.336 N,4 22.766 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.038933
  • Longitude: -4.379433
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPYROS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.1
Tonnage 442
Tonnage Type net
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H6761/20 21.9.20 H6761/20 21.9.20 SANK ABOUT 10M SW OF EDDYSTONE. (C-IN-C DEVONPORT, 27.9.20). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H2537/28 H2537/28 AMEND TO NDW (1920). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H7495/53 19.11.53 H7495/53 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1267. H2088/57 25.4.57 H2088/57 25.4.57 WK IN 500218N, 042242W [OGB] USING DECCA. (HMS MUTINE, 8.3.57). CHART AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. R/S. H3110/72 27.11.73 H3110/72 27.11.73 NOT LOCATED AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (HMS HECATE, 1973). DELETE. NE 1267. H1280/76/31 25.3.76 H1280/76/31 25.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENERS IN 500218N, 042241W AND 500159N, 042246W USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. 24.7.78 24.7.78 NDW REINSERTED IN 500218N, 042242W [OGB]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 442. 25.1.01 25.1.01 AMENDED TO DEAD. (NOT LOCATED BY HMS HECATE & SPYROS IDENTIFIED AS WK [22812]). BR STD. HH091/059/01 10.5.05 HH091/059/01 10.5.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SAINT REMY, EX-ANGELUS. BUILT IN 1889 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G ANGELATOS. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 101 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR STOCKHOLM. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED IN HEAVY WEATHER. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SPYROS wreck located?

The SPYROS wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.336 N,4 22.766 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPYROS?

The seabed around the SPYROS lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the SPYROS sink?

The SPYROS sank on Sep 14, 1920.

When was the wreck of the SPYROS discovered?

The wreck of the SPYROS was discovered in 1920.

What country did the SPYROS belong to?

The SPYROS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the SPYROS carrying?

The SPYROS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPYROS?

The SPYROS had a tonnage of 442 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPYROS?

The SPYROS is classified as a steam ship.

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