Vestland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Vestland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 59.25 N,14 16.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.987500
  • Longitude: 14.268050
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name VESTLAND
Type cutter
Flag DK
Tonnage 20
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Vestland is a historical underwater wreck located in the Baltic Sea near the Danish coast at coordinates 54 59.25 N, 14 16.083 E. Originally reported sunk in 1986 and temporarily marked by navigational buoys with a least depth of approximately 16 meters, official UK Hydrographic Office and Danish nautical records confirm that the wreck of the Vestland was successfully salvaged and removed in 1987, resulting in no further action required for navigation in the area.

Surveying Details

H2923/85 16.7.86 REPD SUNK IN 545900N, 141400E, APPROX. (DANISH NM 925(P)/86). NCA. H2923/85 29.9.86 LOCATED IN 545915N, 141603E. WK WILL BE SALVAGED. (DANISH NM 1264(P)/86). NCA. H2923/85 16.2.87 WK TO BE SALVAGED A.S.A.P. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK ABT 16MTRS. MARKED BY BUOY, Q G, RAREFL. POSN NOW 550300N, 143500E, APPROX. (DANISH NM 11(P)/87). NCA. H2923/85 27.5.87 WRECK SALVAGED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (DANISH NM 554/87). AMENDED TO LIFT. NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the VESTLAND wreck located?

The VESTLAND wreck is located at coordinates 54 59.25 N,14 16.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VESTLAND?

The seabed around the VESTLAND lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the VESTLAND discovered?

The wreck of the VESTLAND was discovered in 1986.

What country did the VESTLAND belong to?

The VESTLAND belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the VESTLAND?

The VESTLAND had a tonnage of 20 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESTLAND?

The VESTLAND is classified as a cutter.