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
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.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BLYTH FOR ANTWERP. MINED. THREE MEN LOST.

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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.

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