Spyros (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Spyros (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.707 N,1 34.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.611783
  • Longitude: -1.580783
Wreck Depth 25 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SPYROS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 50
Tonnage 387
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1920
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,000.5,080
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/07 19.10.93 WK LOCATED IN 503641N, 013447.5W [OGB]. LIES UPRIGHT BUT BREAKING UP. HAS SINGLE BOILER AND A 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE. (D C WENDES, 2.10.93). PLOTS VERY CLOSE TO CHARTED WK [19027]. NCA. 28.4.05 THIS COULD BE 'CLYDE'. A BELL MARKED '1880' HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS NDW. BR STD. 22.5.06 INTACT, UPRIGHT. DECKS COLLAPSED. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. THREE HOLDS, TWO FWD, ONE AFT. SHIP'S SIDE BROKEN DOWN AT NO 2 HOLD. (DIVER MAGAZINE, MAY 2006). NCA. 2.2.07 THIS IS CONSIDERED TO BE SPYROS. A BADLY WORN BELL RECOVERED WITH ONLY THE DATE OF 1880 BEING CLEARLY VISIBLE. LENGTH AND BREADTH HAVE BEEN MEASURED ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND DIMENSIONS EXACTLY FIT THE SPYROS. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). NCA. 25.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5036.707N, 0134.847W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.36 IN GEN DEPTH 31.5MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 25.4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 080 DEGS FROM SW END. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (EMU, HI 1366). UPRIGHT, BOWS NE. SAND BERM EXTENDS E FROM WK. AMEND WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-CITOS, EX-NACKA, EX-JYNDN. BUILT OF IRON IN 1880 BY ROSTOCKER ACT GES, ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P G LEMOS & G F ANDREADIS. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 51NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NECASTLE FOR ST IVES. SPRANG A LEAK AND FOUNDERED. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BREAKING UP, SAND BERM EXTENDS E

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FAQ

Where is the SPYROS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SPYROS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.707 N,1 34.847 W.

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

The SPYROS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25 meters and is located at coordinates 50 36.707 N,1 34.847 W.

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

The seabed around the SPYROS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SPYROS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SPYROS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 20, 1920.

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

The wreck of the SPYROS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SPYROS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SPYROS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SPYROS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SPYROS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SPYROS (POSSIBLY)?

The SPYROS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 387 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPYROS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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