Veghtstroom (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Veghtstroom (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.267917
  • Longitude: -5.585017
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 16.3
Sonar Width 11.2
Shadow Height 2.67
Orientation 114
Tonnage 1353
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 7M NW OF GODREVY LIGHTHOUSE. (LL WW1 & DODS). CHARTED AS DW PA IN 501745N, 053325W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2326/75 1.10.76 WK, ASSUMED TO BE VEGHTSTROOM, LOCATED USING MAGNETOMETER IN 501600N, 053500W USING DECCA. REPORTED BY DIVERS TO LIE NE/SW WITH BOWS TO NE IN GEN DEPTH 90 - 100FT. WELL BROKEN AND ONLY STANDING ABOUT 8FT HIGH WITH DEBRIS SCATTERED ON BOTH SIDES. BOILERS, AT CENTRE, HIGHEST PART. (E GILES,18.5.76). INS AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD. APPLICATION BY WESTERN OIL SERVICES TO PURCHASE THIS WK. (N/CS111/1842). HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED IN 501602.5N, 053503W APPROX USING DECCA. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH100/351/15 17.9.99 DIVED IN 5015.974N, 0535.158W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 50MTRS, HT 2-3MTRS APPROX. NO SCOUR. STRONG MAGENTIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND ROCK RIDGES. LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER, VERY LITTLE SHOWS ON E/S. WELL FLATTENED AND SPREAD OUT. TWO BOILERS AND THE ENGINE ARE THE HIGHEST PART. PROPELLER SHAFT INTACT. PROPELLER AND SPARE SEEN AND FOUR ANCHORS. (G J LOCKETT, 17.9.99). RETAIN AS WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.7.01 DIVED IN 5016.046N, 0535.051W [WGD] USING DGPS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. UPRIGHT BUT WELL DECAYED. BOW COLLAPSED, STERN IS THE HIGHEST PART. ENGINE BLOCK AND TWO BOILERS NOTED. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 15.12.11 LOCATED 13.10.11 IN 5016.075N, 0535.101W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.63 IN GEN DEPTH 28.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16.3MTRS, WIDTH 11.2MTRS, HT 2.67MTRS. LIES 114/294 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). FOUR MAJOR CONTACTS. AMEND WK 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY RIJKEE & CO., ROTTERDAM AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLLANDSCHE STOOMBOOT MAATS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MAATS FEYENOORD, ROTTERDAM. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR LE HAVRE. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UC47. FIVE LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, WELL DECAYED

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FAQ

Where is the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W.

How deep is the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.075 N,5 35.101 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 23, 1917.

When was the wreck of the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1353 tons.

What type of wreck is the VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY)?

The VEGHTSTROOM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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