Vestfoss Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vestfoss Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 58.66 N,2 22.732 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.977667
  • Longitude: -2.378867
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESTFOSS
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 77.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 18
Shadow Height 5.6
Orientation 69
Tonnage 1388
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 100.0,,000.6,180
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H4518/44 28.9.44 NON-SUB CONTACT REPORTED IN 585842N, 022212W ON 28.9.44. (ESCORT GROUP 17) NCA. 3.3.45 [NO DATE] ESCORT GROUP 17 REPORTED NON-SUB CONTACT IN 585848N, 022254W, ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS, BETWEEN 3.3.45 - 1.4.45. HEIGHT 24FT. (AUBD 315/1). NCA. HH091/137/01 29.3.07 EXAMINED 31.8.06 IN 5858.6603N, 0222.7317W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.4 IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 100MTRS TOWARDS 180DEGS. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 5.6MTRS. LIES 069/249DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. SCOUR BOTH TO N AND S. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1137). LISTING, MAINLY INTACT WITH STERN DETACHED. INS AS WK 73MTRS. BR STD. H/ 18.5.07 CONSIDERED FROM EXAMINATION OF MULTIBEAM IMAGES THAT THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY THE URANIA, SHE WAS HIT IN THE STERN WHICH THEN BROKE OFF. WK WILL BE DIVED IN THE FUTURE. (K HEATH/P CHEW, TELECON 25.4.07). NCA. 9.3.10 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 69MTRS IN BATHY MULTIBEAM DATA. AMEND WK 69MTRS. BR STD. 2.8.10 DIVED 1.8.10. WI IS DEFINITELY A STEAM SHIP, LARGE FOUR BLADED PROP IN PLACE, & TELEGRAPH. CARGO COAL. COULD POSSIBLY BE VESTFOSS, CERTAINLY NOT URANIA AS THOUGHT PREVIOUSLY. (K HEATH, TELECOM 2.8.10) IDENTITY AMENDED TO VESTFOSS (POSSIBLY). NCA. 17.8.10 DIVED AGAIN ON 15.8.10. COFFEE CUP WITH
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 6M SE OF AUSKERRY. LATER SANK WHILE UNDER TOW OF 'STAR OF LIBERTY' 12M E BY S OF COPINSAY. (LL WW2, WW2SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

THOR THORESENS LINJE

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FAQ

Where is the VESTFOSS wreck located?

The VESTFOSS wreck is located at coordinates 58 58.66 N,2 22.732 W.

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

The VESTFOSS lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 58 58.66 N,2 22.732 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESTFOSS?

The seabed around the VESTFOSS lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the VESTFOSS sink?

The VESTFOSS sank on Mar 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VESTFOSS discovered?

The wreck of the VESTFOSS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the VESTFOSS belong to?

The VESTFOSS belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VESTFOSS carrying?

The VESTFOSS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VESTFOSS?

The VESTFOSS had a tonnage of 1388 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESTFOSS?

The VESTFOSS is classified as a steam ship.

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