Vechstroom Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vechstroom Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.523 N,0 33.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.725383
  • Longitude: 0.565500
Wreck Depth 22.8 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VECHSTROOM
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 61 m
Width 10.4 m
Sonar Length 64.5
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 4.82
Orientation 350
Tonnage 845
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 534300N, 003300E. (WW2SL). H03318/41 17.12.41 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 534312N, 003524E. (FO HUMBER, 23.9.41). H03318/41 17.12.41 LOCATED IN POSN 534342N, 003327E. NO OBSTRUCTION WAS FOUND WITH A 9FM SWEEP AT LWOST. (S O GRIMSBY, HN 25.9.41). INS AS NDW. - NM 2991/41. H3262/70 25.2.72 NDW SHOWN IN POSN 534334N, 003400E ON K.6308/11 ZM. (BP PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT LTD). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 26.9.72 AMEND TO WK 15.8 MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. H1287/76/259 3.8.76 LIES IN 534337N, 003414E. UPRIGHT. LIES N/S. CARGO COAL. APPROX LENGTH 180FT. BOTTOM FIRM SAND, SMALL ROCKS, CLAY. GENERAL DEPTH 24.5MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS. MAX HT OF WK AT BOW 5MTRS. DEPTHS BY DEPTH GAUGE. (ST BRIDES BAY DIVING CO LTD, LTR DTD 20.7.76). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H1270/73 20.9.76 REPD LOCATED IN 534328.5N, 003404.5E. WK LYING APPROX E/W. LENGTH 55MTRS(APPROX). TWO CARGO HOLDS COMPLETE WITH COAL. HULL ONLY REMAINS, SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BEEN REMOVED. (BP DEVELOPMENT LTD, LTR DTD 12.8.76). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 20.6.77 AMEND TO WK 15.8MTRS. NC 1190. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 14.9.77 IN 534328.7N, 003404.9E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. SONAR HT 8.1MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING N/S. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND TO USC 19MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1944/80 22.4.82 EXAM'D 10.6.81 IN 534329N, 003404E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 28.2MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 8.04MTRS. LYING 165/345 DEGS, BOWS NW. BROKEN AMIDSHIPS WITH HOLDS FORE & AFT. SONAR LENGTH 61.5MTRS, BEAM 10.3MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 12). BR STD. H1310/82/15 4.6.82 INVESTIGATED 30.5.82. STANDING 8MTRS ABOVE GEN DEPTH AT N END. LYING APPROX 170/350 DEGS. (LAND & MARINE ENGINEERING (OVERSEAS) LTD, 1.6.82). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 5.10.16 EXAM'D 9.4.16; IN 5343.523N, 0033.930E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 22.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 64.5MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 350/170 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL BUT HAS BROKEN IN TWO WITH BOW SECTION SEPARATE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-ENERGIE II. BUILT IN 1918 BY N V HAARLEMSCHE SCHPS, HAALEM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLLAND STOOB MAATS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 89HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GOOLE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL BUT HAS BROKEN IN TWO WITH BOW SECTION SEPARATE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 43.523 N,0 33.93 E
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FAQ

Where is the VECHSTROOM wreck located?

The VECHSTROOM wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.523 N,0 33.93 E.

How deep is the VECHSTROOM and where exactly is it located?

The VECHSTROOM lies at a depth of about 22.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 43.523 N,0 33.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VECHSTROOM?

The seabed around the VECHSTROOM lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the VECHSTROOM sink?

The VECHSTROOM sank on Sep 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the VECHSTROOM discovered?

The wreck of the VECHSTROOM was discovered in 1941.

What country did the VECHSTROOM belong to?

The VECHSTROOM belonged to NL.

What cargo was the VECHSTROOM carrying?

The VECHSTROOM was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VECHSTROOM?

The VECHSTROOM had a tonnage of 845 tons.

What type of wreck is the VECHSTROOM?

The VECHSTROOM is classified as a steam ship.

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