Veli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Veli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 47.926 N,22 57.683 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.798767
  • Longitude: 22.961383
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VELI
Type dredger
Flag FI
Tonnage 910
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Veli is an underwater obstruction located in the Baltic Sea near the coast of Hanko, Finland, at coordinates 59 47.926 N, 22 57.683 E. The wreck rests at a depth of 23 to 30 meters near Gustavsvärn. Identified as a capsized dredger lying on its side, the site features scattered structural wreckage including a bucket and crane spread out around the main hull.

Surveying Details

H2491/72 15.12.87 SANK 0.5M ESE OF GUSTAVSNARN, APPS TO HANKO. LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 30MTRS. (LL, 27.11.87 & 3.12.87). H2491/72 8.2.88 CAPSIZED & SANK 098DEGS, 0.58M FROM GUSTAVSVARN LT. MARKED BY BUOY TEMPORARILY. (FINNISH NM 700(T)/87). ACCORDING TO INSURERS, WK WILL BE LEFT AS LIES. (LL, 9.1.88). NCA YET. HH322/420/02 1.9.99 WK 23MTRS IN 5947.92N, 02257.87E [HEL]. WK IS OF A DREDGER LYING ON ITS SIDE. THE BUCKET AND CRANE LIE SPREAD OUT WITH THE WK. (FINNISH NM 22-23/483/99). - NM 3667/99.

Circumstances of loss

27.11.87 SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF M TUG RAJU. (LL, 27.11.87 & 3.12.87).

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the VELI wreck located?

The VELI wreck is located at coordinates 59 47.926 N,22 57.683 E.

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

The VELI lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 59 47.926 N,22 57.683 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VELI?

The seabed around the VELI lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the VELI sink?

The VELI sank on Nov 26, 1987.

When was the wreck of the VELI discovered?

The wreck of the VELI was discovered in 1987.

What country did the VELI belong to?

The VELI belonged to FI.

What was the tonnage of the VELI?

The VELI had a tonnage of 910 tons.

What type of wreck is the VELI?

The VELI is classified as a dredger.

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