Sparling Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
|
Sparling Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 30.281 N,3 4.264 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | -6.6 m |
| Water Depth | -3 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SPARLING |
| Type | sailing vessel |
| Tonnage | 52 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 22, 1910 |
| Original Detection Year | 1910 |
| Last Detection Year | 1975 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority wreck information |
| Surveying Details | 5.3.1910 SOLD TO MR J HUGHES OF CROSBY FOR FIVE POUNDS STERLING ON 5.3.1910. LATER BROKEN UP AND REMOVED BY HIM. HEIGHT 20FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS ST DR 20FT. 26.3.75 26.3.75 NOW ST DRIES 6.6MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/KF NO 10). NC 1951. |
| Last Amended Date | Apr 3, 1978 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK ABOUT 1360 YDS ABOUT N (MAG) OF THE NORTH OUTER MILE MARK. CREW LANDED AT ALFRED DOCK THE SAME EVENING BY THE INWARD BOUND SS ALISON.
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