Velocitas Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Velocitas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 24.997 N,1 49.785 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.416617
- Longitude: 1.829750
|
| Wreck Depth |
37.06 m
|
| Water Depth |
39 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
VELOCITAS |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
NL |
| Sonar Length |
14.3 |
| Sonar Width |
10.7 |
| Shadow Height |
1.1 |
| Orientation |
16 |
| Tonnage |
197 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 13, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2017 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 16, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck VELOCITAS is a documented underwater obstruction located in the North Sea, off the coast of Kent, England. The wreck lies at the precise coordinates 51 24.997 N, 1 49.785 E. Historical survey data spanning from 1940 to 2018 confirms that the VELOCITAS, originally sunk during the Second World War, has been monitored by the UK Hydrographic Office. Recent multibeam sonar examinations conducted in 2017 confirm the wreck is currently situated in a dynamic sandwave environment. The current physical profile of the VELOCITAS measures 14.30 meters in length and 10.7 meters in width, with a total height of 1.1 meters above the seabed. The wreck is oriented along a 016/196-degree axis and is recorded as being almost completely buried within the surrounding sandwaves. The least depth over the obstruction is measured at 37.06 meters within a general seabed depth of 39 meters. This well-documented site remains a significant maritime feature for navigators and historical researchers identifying underwater obstructions in the North Sea.
Surveying Details
H0385/40 23.4.40 SUNK IN POSN 512500N, 015000E. (NCSO ROTTERDAM, 13.4.40). - PFNM 1035/40. H0307/40 26.7.40 INS AS NDWPA. - FNM 1850/40 & NM 1851/40. H04048/43 17.2.47 WK 19FMS. (HMS FRANKLIN, E7968, 17.12.46). BR STD. H4403/65 29.3.66 LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 123FT IN GEN DEPTH 130FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM SE, FAIR FROM NE. (HMS MYRMIDON 1965). AMEND TO WK 20FMS. BR STD. H5197/70 10.8.71 EXAM'D IN 512457N, 014956E [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.0MRS. (HMS FAWN, HN). AMEND TO WK 17FMS. BR STD. H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LIES IN SANDWAVE AREA. (HMS FAWN). HH090/707/10 10.7.96 EXAM'D 21.4.96 IN 512459.96N, 014947.21E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 33.1, FOUL 33.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.4 IN GEN DEPTH 35-39MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. A WELL DEFINED AND INTACT WK GIVING REASONABLE SONAR RETURNS. LIES CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF A SANDWAVE FIELD. (GARDLINE, HI 707). BR STD. SEP 2018/000061842 16.7.18 EXAM'D 13.06.17; WK LOCATED IN 5124.997N, 0149.785E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS, LENGTH 14.30MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HEIGHT 1.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196DEGS. WRECK IS ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED IN A SANDWAVE. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND NDW 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE BLYTH FOR ANTWERP. MINED. THREE MEN LOST.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 24.997 N,1 49.785 E
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FAQ
Where is the VELOCITAS wreck located?
The VELOCITAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.997 N,1 49.785 E.
How deep is the VELOCITAS and where exactly is it located?
The VELOCITAS lies at a depth of about 37.06 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.997 N,1 49.785 E.
How deep is the seabed around the VELOCITAS?
The seabed around the VELOCITAS lies at approximately 39 meters deep.
When did the VELOCITAS sink?
The VELOCITAS sank on Apr 13, 1940.
When was the wreck of the VELOCITAS discovered?
The wreck of the VELOCITAS was discovered in 1940.
What country did the VELOCITAS belong to?
The VELOCITAS belonged to NL.
What was the tonnage of the VELOCITAS?
The VELOCITAS had a tonnage of 197 tons.
What type of wreck is the VELOCITAS?
The VELOCITAS is classified as a motor vessel.