Hms Cape Spartel (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms cape spartel (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 29.21 N,0 50.211 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.486833
  • Longitude: 0.836850
Wreck Depth 13.76 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 53.25
Sonar Width 13.5
Shadow Height 4.31
Tonnage 346
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0767/42 30.3.42 LOCATED IN 532836N, 005018E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 6FMS, FOUL AT 7FMS. (CAPT M/S, HUMBER 14.2.42). INS AS WK 6FMS. - NM 642/42. H0767/42 9.3.44 POSN NOW 532931N, 005013E. LEAST DEPTH 6FMS 2FT. (ADMIRALTY). AMEND TO WK 6MFS 2FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 524/44. H0767/42 23.7.48 OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 43, FOUL AT 46FT [MLWS] IN 532854N, 005014E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.7.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1795/48. H0767/42 12.8.48 EXAM'D AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL IN 532854N, 005014E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 63FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 29.7.48). 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH090/593/01 4.1.94 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. WK EXAM'D 4.8.93 IN 532911.4N, 005018.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.1, FOUL AT 14.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 18.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 64MTRS, BREADTH 16MTRS. BROKEN WK LYING 160/240 DEG. ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. HH100/351/18 4.7.02 DIVED IN 5329.212N, 0050.217E [WGD]. A STEEL VESSEL, WELL BROKEN UP BUT WITH BOILERS STANDING. WRECKAGE INCLUDES DEGAUSSING CABLE AND SOME AMMUNITION. (G KELLEY). NCA. SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 23.9.20 IN 5329.210N, 0050.211E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.76MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18.07MTRS. LENGTH 53.25MTRS, WIDTH 13.5MTRS, HT 4.31MTRS. NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). AMEND TO DW 13.7MTRS, IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2020

Circumstances of loss

*BUILT IN 1929 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY HUDSON STEAM FISHING CO LTD. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 8.1939. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 29.21 N,0 50.211 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.21 N,0 50.211 E.

How deep is the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 13.76 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.21 N,0 50.211 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 346 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CAPE SPARTEL (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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