Speke (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Speke (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.723 N,3 18.812 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.595383
  • Longitude: -3.313533
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPEKE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Orientation 90
Tonnage 217
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4288/62 21.2.63 UNKNOWN WK SHOWN IN 533543N, 031846W ON MDHB SURVEY [K3500/KF]. UNKNOWN WK LOCATED BY E/S DURING 1959 LIVERPOOL BAY SURVEY. CLOSE E/S SURVEY ON 20.8.1959 SHOWED LEAST DEPTH OF 31FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 42FT. INSPECTED BY DIVER ON 25.2.1965 FOUND TO BE SMALL COASTER ABOUT 110FT LONG, 22FT BEAM. LYING ON PORT SIDE, BOWS EAST. NO FIRM IDENTIFICATION BUT POSSIBLY 'SPEKE'. POSN 533542N, 031847W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). - NM 2501/62. 24.3.75 WK 8.6MTRS [LAT] SHOWN ON SURVEYS [K3500/KF NO.10 & K6706]. NC 1981. H2437/76 22.10.79 SHOWN IN 533546N, 0031846W ON SURVEY OCT'79 [K6706/6]. NFA. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 8.6MTRS ABOVE.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1998

Circumstances of loss

EX-GELNMONA, EX-RAYMOND-39. BUILT IN 1913 BY COCHRAN & SONS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EDWARD NICHOLAS, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 55HP, SINGLE SHAFT. LOST ON PASSAGE FROM GARSTON TO PRESTON & ASSUMED TO HAVE FOUNDERED BETWEEN LTV & PRESTON. (SIBI).

General Comments

LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.723 N,3 18.812 W.

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

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.723 N,3 18.812 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPEKE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 30, 1943.

When was the wreck of the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPEKE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SPEKE (POSSIBLY)?

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 217 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPEKE (POSSIBLY)?

The SPEKE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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