Where is the VESPER wreck located?

The VESPER wreck is located at coordinates 59 56.97 N,1 15.115 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESPER?

The seabed around the VESPER lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

The VESPER sank on Apr 18, 1969.

The wreck of the VESPER was discovered in 1969.

The VESPER is classified as a fishing vessel.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Vesper Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	59 56.97 N,1 15.115 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 59.949500 Longitude: -1.251917
Water Depth	28 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	VESPER
Type	fishing vessel
Flag	GB
Length	13.1 m
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Apr 18, 1969
Original Detection Year	1969
Last Detection Year	1985
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	9.5.69 NDW IN ABOUT 16-20FMS. (LLOYDS VOL.196). NCA. H4814/75 24.2.77 NOT LOCATED DURING SOUNDING. (HMS HERALD, 18.1.77). H2334/84 18.12.85 NOT FOUND. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. MAY WELL REMAIN INSHORE OF ROCKS. (NP 1008, HI 244) AMENDED TO DEAD. RSDRA2025000342173 23.07.25 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2025). (NJORD SURVEY, HI1781). NFA.
Last Amended Date	Jul 30, 2025

DRIFTED ONTO CLUMLY BAAS WHILE LOBSTER FISHING, DRIFTED OFF AND SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.196).

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