Vespa Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Vespa star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.501 N,1 59.215 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.708350
  • Longitude: -1.986917
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESPA STAR
Type fishing vessel
Length 18.3 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1971
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H2555/74 29.11.74 HULL & SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE REMAIN, BUT BREAKING UP DUE TO WORM, IN 504228N, 015908W [OGB]. (POOLE HBR COMMISSIONERS). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 17.11.95 WRECK THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED WHEN RO-RO BASIN DREDGED FOR WORKS IN PROGRESS. (POOLE HBR COMMISSIONERS SURVEY [K7624/1] DTD 16.10.74). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BELIEVED ABANDONED IN 1971.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 42.501 N,1 59.215 W
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FAQ

Where is the VESPA STAR wreck located?

The VESPA STAR wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.501 N,1 59.215 W.

When did the VESPA STAR sink?

The VESPA STAR sank on Jan 1, 1971.

When was the wreck of the VESPA STAR discovered?

The wreck of the VESPA STAR was discovered in 1974.

What type of wreck is the VESPA STAR?

The VESPA STAR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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