Spray Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Spray Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 4.059 N,1 19.049 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.067650
  • Longitude: -1.317483
Wreck Depth 38.88 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPRAY
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 74.9
Sonar Width 15.8
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 76
Tonnage 1072
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1917
Bottom Texture 1,4
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.4.17 POSN 550400N, 011730W. H4212/26 1.7.26 NDWPA (1917) IN 550400N, 011730W. BR STD. H7018/58 12.11.59 EXAM'D IN 550402N, 011856W [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA 78FT. LEAST E.S DEPTH 135FT IN GEN DEPTH 156FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS SCOTT, SWEEP REPORT DTD 26.8.59). AMENDED TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4871/68 3.7.68 EXAM'D 27.10.67 IN 550403N, 011856W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 132FT IN GEN DEPTH 154FT. SCOUR DEPTH 155FT. HAS PERHAPS PARTLY BROKEN UP. LENGTH ABOUT 350FT. LIES NE/SW. (HMS MYRMIDON, HI 348/67). AMENDED TO WK 22FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 9/70). 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 40MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 7.1.99 EXAM'D 10.7.98 IN 550403.6N, 011900.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.9, FOUL 39.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.1MTRS. LENGTH 86MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. BADLY BROKEN UP. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. N SIDE OF WK OUTLINE NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE. DEBRIS ALONG THE S SIDE OF THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 38MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 27.2.19 EXAM�D 27.2.19 IN 5504.059N, 0119.049W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 74.9MTRS, WIDTH 15.8MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 076/256DEGS. BROKEN UP INTO 3 SECTIONS, SCATTERED WRECKAGE AND DEBRIS TO S. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED 3.5M NE TYNE PIER.

General Comments

BROKEN UP INTO 3 SECTIONS

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FAQ

Where is the SPRAY wreck located?

The SPRAY wreck is located at coordinates 55 4.059 N,1 19.049 W.

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

The SPRAY lies at a depth of about 38.88 meters and is located at coordinates 55 4.059 N,1 19.049 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SPRAY?

The seabed around the SPRAY lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the SPRAY sink?

The SPRAY sank on Apr 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SPRAY discovered?

The wreck of the SPRAY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SPRAY belong to?

The SPRAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SPRAY?

The SPRAY had a tonnage of 1072 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPRAY?

The SPRAY is classified as a merchant vessel.

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