Vestjyden (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Vestjyden (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 1.144 N,4 33.262 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 62 m |
| Water Depth | 65 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | VESTJYDEN (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | DK |
| Sonar Length | 68 |
| Shadow Height | 5 |
| Orientation | 15 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 8, 1974 |
| Original Detection Year | 1975 |
| Last Detection Year | 2024 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 21.4.75 SANK IN 570500N, 042800E. (LLOYD'S CASUALTY RETURN TO 1/75). H4502/75 20.7.77 LOCATED IN 570110.9N, 043321.03E [EUR]. DCS3 HT 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. LENGTH 68MTRS. LIES 015/195DEGS. APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS EITHER SIDE. (DECCA SURVEY LTD, EUROSHELF (OPS) DIVISION, WK REPORT DTD APRIL 1977). INS AS WK 60MTRS. BR STD. H4491/70 25.11.77 REPD AS WK 62MTRS IN 570112N, 043324E [EUR]. (NORWAY NM 946/77). NCA. 22.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 5701.144N, 0433.262E. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. SUFFERED MACHINERY DAMAGE. WHILE BEING ASSISTED SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK. (LL).
Nearby Wrecks:
- Vestjyden Wreck 8899.3 M
- Queenie S Wreck 25657.9 M
- Romulus Wreck 26062.3 M
- Anjana D Wreck 29256.6 M
- Other Wreck 91172 30443.1 M
- Sorel Wreck 33726.9 M
- Mark Wreck 42222.7 M
- Kassandra (Possibly) Wreck 55297.5 M
- Ella Grethe (Gy132) Wreck 66350.8 M
- Borgoy Wreck 67403.3 M
General Comments
WOODEN HULL, UPRIGHT