Vaaren (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vaaren (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.358 N,0 14.109 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.272633
  • Longitude: -0.235150
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAAREN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 68.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74.2
Sonar Width 13.7
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 203
Tonnage 1090
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1914
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 064.7,,000.9,340.0
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.1.34 WRECKAGE REPORTED 5M EAST OF SCARBOROUGH IN 541600N, 001400W. (LL 20.1.34). H680/34 30.1.34 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR. (TH). H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK LOCATED AND DIVED IN 541604N, 001434W USING RADAR. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WKPA 28MTRS. BR STD. H1310/86/34 18.12.86 WK DIVED IN 541624N, 001400W. LIES ON PORT SIDE. SINGLE BOILER OBSERVED. LEAST DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS [MHWS]. (G WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. NCA. HH100/351/06 10.3.93 DIVED IN 541620.5N, 001401W USING GPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND TO WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 8.7.97 IN 541621.9N, 001406.4W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 38.2, FOUL 38.5MTRS. LEAST E/SDEPTH 38.5 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, LIES 020/200 DEGS. WELL DEFINED, PARTIALLY BURIED IN PLACES. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 22.02.16 IN 5416.358N, 0014.109W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 74.2MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HT 7.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 340/160. WRECK DEGRADED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE NEWCASTLE TO PALERMO.

General Comments

WK Degraded.

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FAQ

Where is the VAAREN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VAAREN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.358 N,0 14.109 W.

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

The VAAREN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.358 N,0 14.109 W.

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

The seabed around the VAAREN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the VAAREN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VAAREN (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 16, 1914.

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

The wreck of the VAAREN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1914.

What country did the VAAREN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VAAREN (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VAAREN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VAAREN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the VAAREN (POSSIBLY)?

The VAAREN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1090 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAAREN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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