Vestvoss (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Vestvoss (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.476 N,2 19.601 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.841267
  • Longitude: -2.326683
Water Depth 71 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 77.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
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
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1945
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck of the Vestvoss possibly rests at coordinates 58 50.476 N, 2 19.601 W located off the coast of Scotland near the Orkney Islands and Copinsay in deep water. Historical hydrographic survey records from Rosyth and the Admiralty report the vessel sinking in the North Sea area with approximate positions previously documented near Copinsay.

Surveying Details

H066/45 1.2.45 ROSYTH LIST RAUM 22 REPORTED NSC IN 585000N, 021930W ON 1.2.45. CINC ROSYTH REPD NSC IN 585030N, 021930W ACCURATE TO WITHIN 2000YDS. (AUBD 315/4). H0273/40 6.3.40 MASTER STATES SINKING POSN APPROX 9M E OF COPINSAY. (ADMIRAL COMMANDING ORKNEYS & SHETLANDS, 2.3.40). APPROX 585400N, 022300W, IN DEEP WATER. NCA. SUNK 12M SE OF COPINSAY. (DODS). NCA.

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).

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FAQ

Where is the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.476 N,2 19.601 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 71 meters deep.

When did the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY)?

The VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1388 tons.

What type of wreck is the VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY)?

The VESTVOSS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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