Spearfish Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spearfish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.622 N,0 55.638 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.377033
  • Longitude: -0.927300
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPEARFISH
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Length 28.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 164
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1983
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Spearfish is an intact and upright vessel located off the south coast of England in the English Channel at coordinates 50 22.622 N, 0 55.638 W. Positioned on the seabed in a general depth of 56 to 58 meters, the wreck has a least echo sounder depth of 51.8 meters. Confirmed by detailed surveys, the structure measures 35 meters in length and 11 meters in width, standing with a height of 5.8 meters and oriented on a 164/344 degree heading with no surrounding scour and a poor magnetic anomaly.

Surveying Details

H2595/80 12.7.83 WK LOCATED 1.7.83 BY THV 'STELLA' IN 502236N, 005536W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.15 IN GEN DEPTH 56.95MTRS [LAT]. SONAR INDICATES WK APPARENTLY LYING ON HER KEEL (?UPRIGHT), BUT HEADING IS UNCERTAIN. NOT CONSIDERED A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (TH HARWICH, TELEX 1.7.83). CHART AS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. H3898/82 3.11.83 WK 35.0MTRS IN 502230N, 005536W [EUR]. (FR NM 83 40 20). NCA. HH090/952/01 3.11.03 EXAM'D 7.6.03 IN 5022.622N, 0055.638W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.8 IN GEN DEPTH 56-58MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 164/344 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 952) INTACT AND UPRIGHT. AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1957. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. CONVERTED FROM A SIDE-TRAWLER. STRUCK LEG OF SELF-ELEVATING DRILLING RIG PENROD 85. WAS HOLED AND IN SINKING CONDITION. LATER SUNK BY HMS TARTAR BY GUNFIRE AS CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN A DANGER TO OTHER SHIPPING. (LL & FO PORTSMOUTH).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the SPEARFISH wreck located?

The SPEARFISH wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.622 N,0 55.638 W.

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

The SPEARFISH lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.622 N,0 55.638 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPEARFISH?

The seabed around the SPEARFISH lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the SPEARFISH sink?

The SPEARFISH sank on Jun 29, 1983.

When was the wreck of the SPEARFISH discovered?

The wreck of the SPEARFISH was discovered in 1983.

What country did the SPEARFISH belong to?

The SPEARFISH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SPEARFISH?

The SPEARFISH had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPEARFISH?

The SPEARFISH is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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