Spectator (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spectator (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.173 N,8 41.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.469550
  • Longitude: -8.699450
Wreck Depth 84 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPECTATOR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 8.3
Sonar Length 111
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 140
Tonnage 3808
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1917
Scour Dimensions NIL
Debris Field WITHIN 100MTRS OF WK
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 11 MILES FROM GALLEY HEAD. (BMVS). H2385/34 11.4.34 WK FOUND BY SS ARTIGLIO 171 DEG 6.25 MILES FROM SEVEN HEADS. BUOYS LAID. (IRISH LTS). H2385/34 2.5.34 FOUND BY SS ARTGLIO IN 512800N, 084115W. (IRISH LTS & LLOYDS). - NM 678T/34. H2385/34 12.7.35 BUOYS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (HMS VICEROY). H2385/34 24.5.51 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. (NAVEAM 3475). H2385/34 10.8.51 SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED & BUOYS REMOVED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NM 1515/51. H3549/53 10.4.56 SALVAGE OPERATIONS MARKED BY 6 YELLOW BUOYS. (RISDON BEAZLEY). H4551/76 10.1.77 REPD IN 525300N, 084100W APPROX. POSN BY DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76, SURVEYED IN 1953). GEOG POSN OBVIOUSLY INCORRECT. NCA. H1310/85/27 10.9.85 WK, THOUGHT TO BE THE SPECTATOR, LOCATED IN 512813N, 084145W. POSN BY DECCA. (G WILLIAMS, 17.8.85). INS AS USC 65MTRS. BR STD. HH284/500/04 2.4.04 LOCATED IN 5128.171N, 0841.852W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT AT LEAST 4MTRS IN POOR WEATHER. DIMENSIONS BY MBES. GEN DEPTH 93.5MTRS. (MV GEOGRAPH VIA E GILES). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000158198 8.8.14 EXAM'D 15.7.14 IN 5128.173N, 0841.967W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 84.32 IN GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 11MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. INTACT, UPRIGHT. DEBRIS WITHIN 100MTRS. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, CV13_02, INFOMAR). BOW & SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT. FWN & AFT HOLD AREAS COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 84MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY C CONNEL & CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE SS CO LTD (HARRISON). THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 392NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ZANZIBAR & CAPE TOWN FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY UC-33. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOW & SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.173 N,8 41.967 W
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FAQ

Where is the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.173 N,8 41.967 W.

How deep is the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 84 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.173 N,8 41.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY)?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3808 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPECTATOR (PROBABLY)?

The SPECTATOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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