Vae Victis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vae victis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.082 N,1 50.181 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.084700
  • Longitude: 1.836350
Wreck Depth 19.91 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAE VICTIS
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 99.21
Sonar Width 21.18
Shadow Height 7.91
Orientation 174
Tonnage 1829
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1942
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 056.5,017.5,000.6,196
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01493/42 16.5.42 INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1016/42. H01493/43 9.11.61 DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 54, FOUL AT 57FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 93FT. SCOUR 5FT DEEP. (HMS SCOTT). AMEND TO WK 9FMS IN REVISED POSN. LC 1543. H3273/61 21.2.62 INS ON 2052,1610. - NM 237/62. 7.11.73 AMEND TO SW 16.5MTRS IN 520501N, 015012E. NC 2052. H4139/76 5.1.77 EXAM'D 6.8.76 IN 520504.2N, 015013.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 16.7, FOUL 17.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.6 IN GEN DEPTH 26-27MTRS. LARGE WK, 110MTRS X 30MTRS. LYING N/S. NOT BROKEN UP. NO SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. H1310/87/35 18.9.87 WK DIVED 23.8.87. BROKEN UP WITH BOWS LYING ON STBD SIDE AND STERN ON PORT SIDE. CARGO WINCHES AND HATCH COAMING UPRIGHT BETWEEN 1 & 2 HOLDS, WHICH ARE SILTED UP. LIES N/S WITH BOW SOUTH. STEEL PROP. (C-LIFT DIVING CONTRACTS LTD). H4580/87 24.10.88 LOCATED IN 520506N, 015017 [EUR]. APPROX 100MTRS LONG, LYING 005/185 DEG AND STANDING 5.8MTRS HIGH. (CABLE & WIRELESS, 15.9.88). NCA. HH090/616/01 6.1.95 EXAM'D 11.8.94 IN 520502.24N, 015016.47E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.1, FOUL 18.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.6 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. GOOD DCS3 TARGET. (GARDLINE, HI 616). HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 15.5.95 IN 520504.93N, 015010.76E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.3 IN GEN DEPTH 27.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.9MTR. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UNABLE TO SWEEP DUE TO FLOATS. (OCEANICS, HI 667). RETAIN SW 18.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.4.16 EXAM'D BY BDC; WK IN 5205.083N, 0150.181E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.31MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 21.4MTRS. NFS. (DS26 ORFORD INSHORE MCZ, CEFAS SURVEY 2012). MOVE TO REVISED POSN BUT RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH SW 18.1MTRS. SEP 2017/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5205.082N, 0150.181E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.85MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 91.1MTRS, WIDTH 26.6MTRS, HEIGHT 6.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 29.53MTRS, 1.68MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 016DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 19.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2019/000272653 28.11.19 EXAM'D 01.07.19; IN 5205.082N, 0150.181E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 99.21MTRS, WIDTH 21.18MTRS, HEIGHT 7.91MTRS, ORIENTATION 174/354 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 56.54MTRS, WIDTH 17.46MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 196 DEGS. WRECK IN TWO PARTS, STANDING UPRIGHT. PARTLY DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 19.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 28, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY J CROWN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M GOSSENS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 199HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. CARGO 2600 TONS GENERAL. MINED AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the VAE VICTIS wreck located?

The VAE VICTIS wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.082 N,1 50.181 E.

How deep is the VAE VICTIS and where exactly is it located?

The VAE VICTIS lies at a depth of about 19.91 meters and is located at coordinates 52 5.082 N,1 50.181 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VAE VICTIS?

The seabed around the VAE VICTIS lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the VAE VICTIS sink?

The VAE VICTIS sank on Apr 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the VAE VICTIS discovered?

The wreck of the VAE VICTIS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the VAE VICTIS belong to?

The VAE VICTIS belonged to BE.

What cargo was the VAE VICTIS carrying?

The VAE VICTIS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VAE VICTIS?

The VAE VICTIS had a tonnage of 1829 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAE VICTIS?

The VAE VICTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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