Vesltelv (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vesltelv (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40.115 N,7 59.632 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.668583
  • Longitude: -7.993867
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESLTELV (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 80.1 m
Width 11.7 m
Draught 7.1
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 1.1
Orientation 355
Tonnage 1729
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2175/81 8.1.81 H2175/81 8.1.81 EXAM'D 22.3.80 IN 554009N, 075936W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. DCS3 HT 12.5MTRS, LENGTH 108MTRS. LYING 005/185DEG. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). INS AS WK 71MTRS. BR STD. H4473/81 13.7.87 H4473/81 13.7.87 CONFIRMED WK IN 554006N, 075936W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 84 (?74) IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. (HMS HYDRA, HI 100). NCA. HH100/351/08 13.7.94 HH100/351/08 13.7.94 WRECK FOUND TO BE THAT OF A IRON SAILING SHIP. (MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES, FAX DTD 11.7.94). HH100/351/22 26.9.05 HH100/351/22 26.9.05 LIES IN 5540.10N, 0759.63W [WGD]. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 65MTRS. STANDS 1MTR HIGH. LIES N/S. AN IRON SAILING VESSEL WITH COMPLETELY COLLAPSED STRUCTURE. BOW POINTS UPWARDS AT EAST. LOTS OF MASTS. TWO ADMIRALTY ANCHORS. PROBABLY 'VESTELV'. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 27.8.05). NCA. 4.5.07 4.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5540.115N, 0759.632W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 1.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 175/355 DEGS. INTACT, LYING IN ITS OWN SCOUR. AMEND WK 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 82.84MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 82MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-HAAKON, EX-WILLKOMMEN, EX-DAWPOOL. BUILT OF IRON IN 1880 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HENSCHIEN'S REDER, ATK, NORWAY. PASSAGE MOBILE FOR LIVERPOOL. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE, ABANDONED AND SUNK BY CHARGES.

General Comments

IRON HULL, COMPLETELY COLLAPSED, IN SCOUR HOLE

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FAQ

Where is the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 40.115 N,7 59.632 W.

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

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 55 40.115 N,7 59.632 W.

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

The seabed around the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 22, 1917.

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

The wreck of the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY)?

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1729 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESLTELV (POSSIBLY)?

The VESLTELV (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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