Seasprite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Seasprite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 30.2 N,68 20.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 23.503333
  • Longitude: 68.338333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEASPRITE
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 129.8 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 6791
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2066/75 5.10.79 REPORTED STRANDED IN 232900N, 681400E, APPROX. (INDIAN NM 449(T)/79). NCA. H2883/85 22.10.86 ST IN 233012N, 682018E. (INDIAN NM 407/86). - NM 3211/86.
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1959. RAN AGROUND IN A SWAMPY INACCESSIBLE AREA, 23M FROM KOTESHWAR, DURING A MONSOON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BY SEASPRITE SHIPPING ENTERPRISES CORP. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS.

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FAQ

Where is the SEASPRITE wreck located?

The SEASPRITE wreck is located at coordinates 23 30.2 N,68 20.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEASPRITE?

The seabed around the SEASPRITE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the SEASPRITE sink?

The SEASPRITE sank on Jun 30, 1979.

When was the wreck of the SEASPRITE discovered?

The wreck of the SEASPRITE was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SEASPRITE belong to?

The SEASPRITE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SEASPRITE?

The SEASPRITE had a tonnage of 6791 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEASPRITE?

The SEASPRITE is classified as a motor vessel.

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