Where is the VECHT wreck located?

The VECHT wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.034 N,2 9.891 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VECHT?

The seabed around the VECHT lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

The VECHT sank on Mar 12, 1940.

The wreck of the VECHT was discovered in 1940.

The VECHT was carrying ballast.

The VECHT had a tonnage of 1965 tons.

The VECHT is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vecht Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 29.034 N,2 9.891 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.483900 Longitude: 2.164850
Water Depth	34 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	VECHT
Type	steam ship
Flag	NL
Length	85.6 m
Width	12.2 m
Draught	5.8
Tonnage	1965
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	ballast
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Mar 12, 1940
Original Detection Year	1940
Last Detection Year	1981
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	28.1.69 28.1.69 PRESUMED LOST IN 512900N, 021000E. WRECKAGE REPORTED FLOATING. (LLOYDS, TELECON, 28.1.69). NCA. 27.10.76 27.10.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 512837N, 021010E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART 151-2 [JUL '68 EDN]. NCA. H2820/71 13.11.81 H2820/71 13.11.81 NOTHING SHOWN IN THESE POSNS ON DUTCH SURVEY DTD 1981 [K8495/6]. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Dec 10, 2004

PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR LOBITO. PRESUMED LOST, CAUSE UNKNOWN. (LLOYDS).

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