Sparkling Foam (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sparkling foam (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.109 N,2 56.628 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.535150
  • Longitude: -2.943800
Wreck Depth 33.6 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 35.4 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 31.2
Sonar Width 8.7
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 23.3.18 SUNK IN 503300N, 030000W. (AP PLYMOUTH, DOCKETS M07924, M14030, M13798, M14405). SUNK 9 M S BY E FROM BEER HEAD. (WW1SL). H3971/52 9.10.52 WK LOCATED IN 503203N, 025633W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17, FOUL AT 18FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 113FT IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS. SCOUR 3FT DEEP. ABOUT 200FT LONG & LIES NW/SE. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS SCOTT/SCES, 27.6.52, SURVEY [E9419]). CHART AS WK 17FMS. - NM ACTION. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 30MTRS [LAT]. NC 3315. H5982/82 18.1.83 TWO WKS SHOWN IN 503202N, 025632W & 503231N, 025644W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982). NCA YET. H2923/83 3.1.85 EXAM'D 2.7.84 IN 503204N, 025633W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.1, FOUL AT 32.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.5 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR 1 - 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 30MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 17.3.94 REFERRED TO AS THE WK OF THE S TRAWLER HMS CLYDE, WHICH WAS SUNK IN A COLLISION ON 14.10.17. (DIVE DORSET). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5032.101N, 0256.626W. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 14.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.6MTRS IN 5032.109N, 0256.628W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 37.5MTRS. LENGTH 31.2MTRS, WIDTH 8.7MTRS, HEIGHT 3.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. INTACT, LISTING TO PORT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1868 BY PAIN, SANDWICH. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-FRENCH COASTING CO. PASSAGE CAEN FOR SWANSEA. CAPTURED BY TB-33 & SUNK USING EXPLOSIVES. (WW1SL), BY UNIDENTIFED SUBMARINE. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, LISTING TO PORT.

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FAQ

Where is the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.109 N,2 56.628 W.

How deep is the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 32.109 N,2 56.628 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY)?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY)?

The SPARKLING FOAM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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