Spyros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spyros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.892 N,4 15.948 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.914867
  • Longitude: -4.265800
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 74 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
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 118
Tonnage 749
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1920
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0010.0,,000.5,298
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 28, 2005

Surveying Details

H4514/76 4.4.77 H4514/76 4.4.77 WK IN 495456.8N, 041552.3W [OGB] USING DECCA. HT ABOVE SEABED 30FT IN GEN DEPTH 41FMS. (T ALLEN, 27.3.77). INS AS USC 66.0MTRS. NC 442. HH100/351/16 25.1.01 HH100/351/16 25.1.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK IS UPRIGHT ON A SANDY SEABED. BOW COMPLETE AND STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. WELL COLLAPSED BETWEEN BOW AND WHEELHOUSE. AFT OF WHEELHOUSE SINGLE ENGINE AND BOILER VISIBLE. STERN BROKEN. NO SIGN OF PROP OR PROP SHAFT. BELL RECOVERED IN 1999 ENGRAVED 'ANGELUS'. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH091/059/01 28.4.05 HH091/059/01 28.4.05 EXAM'D 6.7.04 IN 4954.892N, 0415.948W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 67.8 IN GEN DEPTH 74.2MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 298 DEGS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. LIES 118/298 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). PROBABLY UPRIGHT, E END IS BURIED. AMEND WK 67MTRS. BR STD. 24.10.07 24.10.07 THIS WRECK HAS TWO BOILERS AND A COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. THE HULL IS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. CLOSE TO THE ENGINE ARE SOME LARGE BEARING SHELLS AND THE PROP SHAFT ENDS IN DEBRIS AT THE STERN WITH THE PROP LYING ON THE SEABED. A HELM INDICATOR ENGRAVED 'AMOS & SMITH, ENGINEERS, HULL' WAS RECOVERED. DEPTH IN SCOUR 78.6MTRS. (N R CHIPCHASE).

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).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, HIGH POINT AT CENTRE

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FAQ

Where is the SPYROS wreck located?

The SPYROS wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.892 N,4 15.948 W.

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

The SPYROS lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.892 N,4 15.948 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPYROS?

The seabed around the SPYROS lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the SPYROS sink?

The SPYROS sank on Sep 15, 1920.

When was the wreck of the SPYROS discovered?

The wreck of the SPYROS was discovered in 1977.

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 749 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPYROS?

The SPYROS is classified as a steam ship.

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