Vasco D'orey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Vasco d'orey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
47 32.667 N,52 40.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.544450
  • Longitude: -52.670833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VASCO D'OREY
Type fishing vessel
Flag PT
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1820
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 3.10.77 3.10.77 STRANDED 0.5M OUTSIDE ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND. (LL 1.10.77). NCA. 3.10.77 3.10.77 AGROUND, OFF SPRIGG'S PT APPROX 1M S OF ST JOHN'S. (LL 3.10.77). POSN 473240N, 524015W FOR FILING ONLY. 9.11.77 9.11.77 CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. EXPECTED VESSEL WILL BE LEFT TO BREAK UP ON THE ROCKS. (LL 4.10.77 & 9.11.77). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

AGROUND & COMPLETELY BURNT OUT. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 47 32.667 N,52 40.25 W
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FAQ

Where is the VASCO D'OREY wreck located?

The VASCO D'OREY wreck is located at coordinates 47 32.667 N,52 40.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VASCO D'OREY?

The seabed around the VASCO D'OREY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the VASCO D'OREY sink?

The VASCO D'OREY sank on Jun 29, 1977.

When was the wreck of the VASCO D'OREY discovered?

The wreck of the VASCO D'OREY was discovered in 1977.

What country did the VASCO D'OREY belong to?

The VASCO D'OREY belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the VASCO D'OREY?

The VASCO D'OREY had a tonnage of 1820 tons.

What type of wreck is the VASCO D'OREY?

The VASCO D'OREY is classified as a fishing vessel.