Vaarli (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vaarli (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.752 N,1 48.816 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.745867
  • Longitude: 1.813600
Wreck Depth 72 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAARLI (POSSIBLY)
Type container ship
Flag NO
Length 74.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1312
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1916
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3039/26 SANK IN 534500N, 015200E, APPROX. INS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL. BR STD. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO DW ON 2182A. H619/65 15.3.65 CLOSELY SEARCHED FOR USING SONAR. NOT FOUND. (HMS MYRMIDON, 1964). DELETED. BR STD. 4.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 534445N, 015230E [EUR] ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. NCA. 5.9.75 DWPA SHOWN IN 534440N, 015215E [EUR] ON GERMAN 53. NCA. H3939/88 14.3.90 WK EXAM'D 13.10.89 IN 534444N, 014856E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72.2 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.1MTRS. LIES IN TWO PARTS - THE LARGER SECTION 30MTRS LONG, 4MTRS WIDE AND LYING 140/320 DEG. SECOND PART LIES 75MTRS S AND HAS LEAST DEPTH 74.9MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 461). BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY STRAND SLIPWAY CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E LINDOE. COMPOUND ENGINE OF 146NHP. MINED.

General Comments

DIMENSION ARE OF LARGER PART

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FAQ

Where is the VAARLI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VAARLI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.752 N,1 48.816 E.

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

The VAARLI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 72 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.752 N,1 48.816 E.

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

The seabed around the VAARLI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the VAARLI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VAARLI (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 9, 1916.

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

The wreck of the VAARLI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What country did the VAARLI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VAARLI (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the VAARLI (POSSIBLY)?

The VAARLI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1312 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAARLI (POSSIBLY)?

The VAARLI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a container ship.

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