Sphene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sphene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.9 N,1 38.742 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.115000
  • Longitude: -1.645700
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPHENE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.6 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 3.4
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1916
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03504/51 24.7.51 A VERY OLD DISINTEGRATING WRECK IN 500654N, 013836W, LENGTH 120-200FT, HEIGHT 27FT & ORIENTATION 000/180DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 11.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. 22.8.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 50MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2454. 23.1.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC '79 EDN]. NCA. 7.3.90 WK 50MTRS SHOWN IN 500700N, 013836W [EUR] ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN]. NE 2613. 30.4.90 WK 50MTRS IN 500659.5N, 013836W [EUR] WITH POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS BY E/S. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18101019 [CORR TO JAN 1990]). NC 2613. 7.2.96 WK 58MTRS IN 500657N, 013839.5W [EUR]. (FR WK NO.18101019). [OGB] POSN: 500651.5N, 013839W. BR STD. HH100/351/16 9.10.00 THIS IS THE SPHENE. IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTRS DTD 10.00 & 7.01). NCA. HH226/410/06 1.8.01 SMALL SS LYING ACROSS THE TIDE. QUITE BROKEN AND STANDS NO MORE THAN 4MTRS HIGH. SINGLE BOILER AND TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AFT. BELIEVED THAT BELL RECOVERED IN 2000 WITH NAME SPHENE. LEAST DEPTH AT LW NEAPS IS 66MTRS. (D C WENDES, LTR DTD 13.7.01). NCA. 4.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 5006.900N, 0138.742W.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY A RODGER & CO OF PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON OF GLASGOW. A SS WITH SCHOONER RIG. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE HONFLEUR FOR NEWPORT. SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES.

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SPHENE wreck located?

The SPHENE wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.9 N,1 38.742 W.

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

The SPHENE lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.9 N,1 38.742 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPHENE?

The seabed around the SPHENE lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the SPHENE sink?

The SPHENE sank on Aug 3, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SPHENE discovered?

The wreck of the SPHENE was discovered in 1951.

What country did the SPHENE belong to?

The SPHENE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPHENE carrying?

The SPHENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SPHENE?

The SPHENE had a tonnage of 740 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPHENE?

The SPHENE is classified as a steam ship.

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