Vera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Vera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.111 N,1 4.107 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.585183
  • Longitude: 1.068450
Wreck Depth 4.7 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VERA
Type barge
Flag GB
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 55
Orientation 45
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1952
Scour Dimensions ,,005.9,
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H7089/52 29.11.52 SUNK, WITH MAST SHOWING, 200YDS NNW OF MAPLIN SPIT BUOY. (LL 7.11.52). INS AS DW (MAST) IN 513453N, 010411E. - NM 2479/52. H7089/52 16.9.53 AMEND TO DW IN POSN 327 DEG, 5.2C FROM MAPLIN OLD LT. - NM 2113/53. H7089/52 26.10.55 EXAM'D IN 513500N, 010412E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 10, FOUL AT 11FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 20FT. SCOUR DEPTH 34FT. SEABED SAND. (ECES, SWEEP REPORT 28.9.55). AMEND TO WK 1FMS 4FT. - NM 2560/55. H07220/56 23.4.58 LOCATED IN 513506N, 010413E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17FT. HAS A DISTINCT SCOUR AND THERE IS A STRONG SURFACE SWIRL. (ECES, 17.6.57). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 5FT. NE 1607. H07220/56 6.1.59 AMEND TO WK 1FM 5FT ON 1607. - NM 26/59. H07220/56 6.5.59 LOCATED IN 513505.5N, 010413E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16 IN GEN DEPTH 18 - 24FT. SCOUR DEPTH 32FT. EXAM'D BY DIVER. FOUND GIRDERS OF NO.3 TOWER, DUMPED BY KIMBRACE IN JULY 1957. (ECES, SWEEP REPORT 2.12.58). H4710/63 5.5.64 LOCATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17 IN GEN DEPTH 15FT. SCOUR DEPTH 25FT. SEABED SAND AND SHELLS. (HMS EGERIA, 22.10.63). 24.1.69 AMEND TO SW 1FM 4FT [LAT]. NE 1607. H1952/63 28.1.70 AREA AROUND THIS POSN BOTTOM SWEPT USING A 1 INCH WIRE SWEEP. NO OBSTN FOUND. E/S TRACE SHOWS UNDULATING BOTTOM WITH NO SIGN OF WRECKAGE OR SCOUR. (PLA, WK REPORT 21.7.69). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 232/70. 6.1.86 OBSTN, LEAST DEPTH 4.4MTRS, IN 513508.5N, 010412.5E. (PLA WK REPORT 211, 1985). BR STD. HH244/430/03 31.3.93 EXAM'D 22.2.93 AND 15.3.93 IN 513505.5N, 010413E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. SWEPT CLEAR AT 4.7MTRS, FOUL AT 4.8MTRS. WEED ON SWEEP WIRE. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.1 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.9MTRS TO NE OF WK. LIES NNE/SSW COVERING AN AREA 80 X 25MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS UP TO 200MTRS TO THE N. (PLA WK REPORT 211/66). BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE HH244/430/06 22.9.00 EXAM'D 5.9.00 IN 5135.111N, 0104.107E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.3 IN GEN DEPTH 9.0MTRS. SCOUR 5.9MTRS DEEP. WRECKAGE COVERS 100MTRS BY 55MTRS. LIES 045/215 DEGS. (PLA WK REPORT 29/00). RETAIN SW 4.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2000
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 35.111 N,1 4.107 E
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FAQ

Where is the VERA wreck located?

The VERA wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.111 N,1 4.107 E.

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

The VERA lies at a depth of about 4.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.111 N,1 4.107 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VERA?

The seabed around the VERA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the VERA sink?

The VERA sank on Nov 7, 1952.

When was the wreck of the VERA discovered?

The wreck of the VERA was discovered in 1952.

What country did the VERA belong to?

The VERA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the VERA carrying?

The VERA was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the VERA?

The VERA is classified as a barge.

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