Vecht (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vecht (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 29.41 N,2 10.516 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.490167
  • Longitude: 2.175267
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VECHT (PROBABLY)
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 1998
Last Detection Year 2008
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. 19.11.99 19.11.99 WK 34MTRS SHOWN IN 5129.450N, 0210.530E [EUR] ON BELGIAN D11 [1998 EDN]. NE 1872. 15.5.08 15.5.08 SHOWN IN 5129.410N, 0210.516E [WGD] ON BELGIAN D11 [2006 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1872.
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2009

Circumstances of loss

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

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.41 N,2 10.516 E
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FAQ

Where is the VECHT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VECHT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.41 N,2 10.516 E.

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

The VECHT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.41 N,2 10.516 E.

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

The seabed around the VECHT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the VECHT (PROBABLY) sink?

The VECHT (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 12, 1940.

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

The wreck of the VECHT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the VECHT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VECHT (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the VECHT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VECHT (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the VECHT (PROBABLY)?

The VECHT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1965 tons.

What type of wreck is the VECHT (PROBABLY)?

The VECHT (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.