Vanilla (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vanilla (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 9.04 N,2 0.753 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.150667
  • Longitude: 2.012550
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VANILLA (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 6
Orientation 160
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 SUNK 53 MILES E X S FROM INNER DOWSING LTV. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 530930N, 020100E, APPROX. HH090/524/01 14.1.92 WK EXAM'D 10.8.91 IN 530900.8N, 020052.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.0, FOUL AT 15.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH APPROX 43MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG. (LAND & MARINE). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2002

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 9.04 N,2 0.753 E
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FAQ

Where is the VANILLA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VANILLA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 9.04 N,2 0.753 E.

How deep is the VANILLA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VANILLA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 9.04 N,2 0.753 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VANILLA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the VANILLA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the VANILLA (PROBABLY) sink?

The VANILLA (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VANILLA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VANILLA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the VANILLA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VANILLA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VANILLA (PROBABLY)?

The VANILLA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the VANILLA (PROBABLY)?

The VANILLA (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.